Ben+Darcangelo

Terrence “Ben” Darcangelo **CSHS 1948-1984**

Coach Terrence “Ben” Darcangelo was a progressive pioneer. He initiated a dynamic era in Cambridge Springs High School sports and single-handedly built the foundation for what has become our modern athletic program. For eight years starting in 1949, he was the leader and only coach for our school’s championship varsity and junior varsity football, basketball* and baseball teams. His .630 record speaks for itself:

1949 Erie County Class B Champions and District 10 Finals - Basketball 1950 Crawford County Class B Champions - Football 1950 Crawford County Junior High Champions - Basketball 1951 Crawford County Champions (Undefeated) - Baseball 1951 Crawford County Class B Champions and district playoffs - Basketball 1952 Crawford County Champions - Baseball 1953 Crawford County Champions (Undefeated) - Baseball 1952 Crawford County Class B Champions - Football 1953 Crawford County Class B Champions - Football 1954 Crawford County Class B Champions - Football

Coach Darcangelo’s teams were known throughout Crawford County for tough, aggressive playing and good sportsmanship. He believed in winning, but not at any cost. He fostered fair competition and strong academics. If you didn’t have the grades, you sat on the bench.

He taught the value of “team.” He taught self-discipline, cooperation, and persistence. He taught boys to be men.


 * His basketball teams never had a losing season.