Hall of Fame Coach Bob Von Kaenel is retiring as the Crimson Tornadoes’ Boys Head Basketball Coach.
During his 44-year tenure, he amassed a record of 741-270, making him the 4th winningest coach in Ohio high school basketball history. Von Kaenel’s career includes a 599-167 record during his 33 years at Dover High School. He coached 11 years at Tuscarawas Valley HS prior to coming to Dover.
Dover High School Athletic Director Tim McCrate said, in a release, “It has been a pleasure to work with Coach Von Kaenel all these years. His whole family’s investment, his dedication both in and out of season, and his meticulous attention to detail, are on a completely different level.”
Von Kaenel is a member of the Ohio Basketball Hall Of Fame, the Ohio Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and the OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame. Locally, he is a HOF member of District 5 Basketball and Tuscarawas County Football Officials Hall of Fame.
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