The Canton High School Athletic Department would like to extend our condolences, and those of all of Bulldog Nation, to the family of Mr. Bill Cravens Sr. Mr. Cravens passed away on Monday night.
Mr. Cravens has long been the #1 supporter of Canton Athletics. If you have attended a CHS athletic event over the past several decades you can rest assured that Mr. Cravens was in then stands with you. He was a loyal supporter at home games but would also travel the commonwealth to support the Green & White....particularly at tourney time.
It has long been an understanding among CHS coaches, players and fans that the game wasn't over until Mr. Cravens packed up his chair and left. So, no matter how far ahead or behind our Bulldogs were in a game, the final result was in doubt until Mr. Cravens headed towards the exit. When I watch the rare game when Mr. Cravens isn't present, I often try to guess when Mr. Cravens would be leaving if he were here. I'm sure all CHS coaches will be doing this long into the future.
As hundreds of CHS fans head down to Bourne for our hockey game Thursday night, be sure to take a moment as the puck drops, to think about Mr. Cravens....how much he cared about Bulldog athletics and athletes and how lucky we all are to live in a community with such people surrounding us.
Click Here for Mr. Cravens' obituary
