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Dick Bidwell Class of 1965

Dick and his teammates’ accomplishments while attending Cambridge Springs High School will forever stay in the memories of those who witnessed the talented class of 1965. Whether on the court or on the baseball diamond this class dominated in athletics. Dick was a 4-year starter and letter winner in baseball and a 3-year letter winner in basketball, also making the Crawford County All-Star Teams his junior and senior year in basketball.

Pitching and playing shortstop, Dick led the Blue Devil Baseball Team to the Crawford County League Championship in 1964. That following year Dick played guard on the SPA basketball team that went on to win the Crawford County and District Ten Championship and advance to the Western Pennsylvania Class B Finals. Cambridge fans still remember his signature move, driving as hard as possible to the hoop, stopping on a dime to draw a foul from his defender. Dick’s talents on the hardwood didn’t go unnoticed, as he received a basketball scholarship to attend Alliance College, where he graduated with an economics degree. Dick went on to be a successful local businessman and president of a local youth athletic association.

1962 Baseball Letter winner 1963 Basketball Letter winner Baseball Letter winner 1964 Basketball Letter winner 2nd Team All-County Baseball Letter winner Crawford Co. Champions 1965 Basketball Letter winner 1st Team All-County Crawford Co. Champions Western PA Finalists Baseball Letter winner 1965-69 Basketball Alliance College