Hall of Fame

Phil Bridenbaugh

  • Class
  • Induction
    2018
  • Sport(s)
    Heritage
School: New Castle | Sport: Football
 
It has been more than 60 years since Phil Bridenbaugh coached a high school football game, but his legend still lives. Bridenbaugh coached New Castle High School from 1922-55 and is one of only three coaches in WPIAL history to win seven or more football championships. He won six outright and had one tie and he coached during an era when there were no playoffs – just championship games. He is still the seventh winningest coach in WPIAL history with a record of 265-64-25. His career winning percentage was an impressive .784. Bridenbaugh also coached at Geneva College before coming to New Castle, and also was an outstanding athlete, playing four different sports at Franklin & Marshall College.