Robert "Bob" Muenter
Coach & Athletic Director (1949-1983)
It has been said that Bob Muenter's life and his teams are synonymous with Piedmont High School's athletic prowess. He joined the staff in 1949 and retired in 1983 after coaching varsity football, baseball and swimming. He served as an assistant coach for track and field, "B" basketball and golf teams. In addition, he was also a Physical Education instructor, department chairman and athletic director during his career at Piedmont.
His teams won football championships in 1959, 1960, 1965 and 1972. Bob won individual honors as a Co-Coach of the East-West High School All-Star football game and served as an advisory coach for the Cerebral Palsy Alameda-Contra Costa game for 26 years. Bob has been recognized for a number of awards including the East Bay Coach of the Year on two occasions, the Joe Verducci Award for Northern California, the Pepsi Coach of the Year Award for Northern California and named to the University of the Pacific Hall of Fame.
The players on his 1952-1972 teams have also recognized Bob. Known as "Muenter's Boys", they have met for get-aways in Sea Ranch, hosted an annual golf tournaments and dinners to honor Coach Muenter and reminisced over old game films for years.
Archive of photos from Coach Muenter’s great career.
About This Iconic Photo:
It was our last game of the season, homecoming, and a hard fought battle. We were up 7 to 6 with a few minutes to play. We had stop Acalanes and I thought we were going to win. They lined up for a field goal, and made it. In our time field goals were a last ditch effort. I think most of us were still in some what of shock. Coach called us all over to the sidelines, grabbed the mike, and asked the stands to stay and listen. He thanked the fans for their support, and then announced that it was the last time that #22 would be worn. It was a bitter-sweet moment in time for all of us. In the locker room after the game he talked to us and said how proud he was of our effort throughout the season. That was the kind of man he was. He taught us not to gloat after a win, and if you gave it your all, not hang your head after a loss.
With regards,
Doug Duncan
PSHOF Inductee