Charles Bentley Jr.
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- Year Inducted:
- 2022-23
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- Sport(s):
- Men's Basketball
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- Inductee Category:
- Contributor
Charles Bentley Jr. ('73) built a perennial power as the Head Boys' Basketball Coach at Harding High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
During his 34 years as a coach, Bentley compiled a career record of 651-155, which included nine state championships. He took over the program prior to the 1977-78 season, winning a state title in his first year as coach.
From 1983-87, Bentley's programs won five consecutive CIAC Class L Championships. In addition to his duties as the basketball coach, Bentley also served as the Head Track and Field & Cross Country Coach as well as a Physical Education Teacher at Harding High School. During his time at the helm of Harding High, Bentley coached both John Bagley and Charles Smith, who would go on to have careers in the NBA.
Prior to his coaching career, he was a member of the men's basketball program at CMC where he served as a team captain.
