Bob Stevens
(1956)
While at
Danbury High, Bob played center and tackle for the football team under
Coach Ed “Copper” Crotty. Affectionately known as “The Owl”, he was also
captain of the team and the winner of the Kiwanis Award. While at DHS
his strong skills at shot-put and discus helped the track team win the
Fairfield County championship. After his graduation from Danbury High,
he continued his track and football career at Tufts University. He then
returned to Danbury and earned his degree from the University of
Bridgeport. While working many years for Eagle Pencil, he continued
playing basketball, baseball and softball in local industrial and city
leagues. He served the city of Danbury as a Councilman and as a member
of the Planning Commission.