Ron Calcagno attended Saint Ignatius High School in San Francisco, where he was a standout three sport athlete.  He went on to be a record setting, Little All-America Quarterback at Santa Clara University where he was also a catcher on the Broncos’ College World Series team.  In 1972 he was named head football coach at Saint Francis High School and served in that capacity for 24 years compiling a record of 233-59-3.  His Lancer teams made 21 Central Coast Section playoff appearances including 19 in a row, played in 16 championship games and captured 11 Central Coast Section championships.  His teams also won 12 West Catholic Athletic League titles and finished second 10 times.  The stadium at Saint Francis High School is dedicated in his honor.

Ron Calcagno was inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.