Hall of Fame

Chuck DeVenzio

  • Class
  • Induction
    2018
  • Sport(s)
    Coach
Schools: Ambridge, Springdale | Sport: Basketball
 
Chuck DeVenzio coached high school basketball for more than 40 years at six schools, including four in the WPIAL. He is the fifth-winningest coach in WPIAL history with a record of 659-255. He coached in the WPIAL at Springdale (twice), Ambridge, North Allegheny and Cornell. His 1967 Ambridge team, which included his son, Dick, is considered one of the best in WPIAL history. The Bridgers were 27-0 and their average margin of victory was more than 20 points. He also won a WPIAL title at Springdale in 1989. DeVenzio, who was an athlete at the former Coraopolis High School, also coached Springdale’s baseball team to a WPIAL championship in 1954.