JAMES B. CRAWFORD, SR 

Coach (Deceased)

After lettering in four sports at West Chester State Teachers College, Jim arrived at Lansdale High School in 1930 to teach and Coach cross country and track and field. He was assistant football Coach until 1940 and head Coach in 1941. After serving in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant-Commander during World War II (1942-1946), he resumed Coaching at Lansdale High School and North Penn High School where he was Athletic Director for 17 years.  His greatest accomplishments came in track and field, guiding the Huskies and Knights to 22 consecutive Bux-Mont titles, dual meet record of 276 wins/7 losses, including 95 consecutive victories, 18 Penn Relay titles, and the District One Title (1969).  Retiring in 1974, he continued his activity as a PIAA official in track, cross country and swimming.  Jim was the ultimate gentleman, respected by his athletes and considered to be the Dean of Bux-Mont track and field.  Coach Crawford was also inducted into the Montgomery Coaches Hall of Fame.