In January of 1983, Ted Weinstein stepped down as head football coach at Cheltenham High School after one of the most successful tenures in program history.

Weinstein was head coach for eight years at CHS from 1975 to 1982, compiling a 54-31-3 record. His 10-1 team in 1976 tied for the Suburban One title and was ranked among the best in the state of Pennsylvania.

In 1977, the Panthers went 8-3 and went on to become champions of the SOL American Conference.

The Panthers, one of the smallest schools in the league, were 9-2 in 1980 and 8-3 in 1981, just missing titles each time.

According to local historian Chuck Langerman, Weinstein was an incredibly innovative football coach who changed his program to fit his players. The years before record-setting quarterback Gregg Caplan (Class of 1982) arrived, Cheltenham used a wishbone offense. Realizing Caplan’s passing skills, Weinstein put in a pro set.

After resigning the head coaching position, Ted Weinstein remained at CHS as head of the Health and Physical Education Department.

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