Aug. 15, 1958: Central Catholic High School football practice

Aug. 15, 1958: Central Catholic High School coaches and players do exercises to limber up at St. Vincent's Villa Field on the opening day of football practice in the city. The team was lead in practice by assistant coaches Bill Hicks, left, and Leo Jehl and head coach Walt Bartkiewicz.

The high school football season has long been met with anticipation from fans and hard work from players.

This photo from Aug. 15, 1958, marks the opening day of football practice in the city that year.

Assistant coaches Bill Hicks and Leo Jehl and head coach Walt Bartkiewicz were leading Central Catholic High School players in exercises to limber up at St. Vincent's Villa Field.

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