Richard M. Young (November 15, 1937 – February 7, 2022) was an American college football coach, wrestling coach, tennis coach, and educator. He was the head football coach for Anderson College—now known as Anderson University—from 1964 to 1975.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 15, 1937 Sapulpa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 2022 (aged 84) Indiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Municipal University of Wichita (1960) Ball State University Ohio State University |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1956–1959 | Wichita |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1960–1961 | Wichita (GA) |
| 1962–1963 | Anderson (IN) (RB) |
| 1964–1975 | Anderson (IN) |
| Wrestling | |
| 1975–? | Anderson (IN) |
| Tennis | |
| 1960–1961 | Wichita (assistant) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 50–57–2 (football) |
| Tournaments | 1–1 (NAIA D-II playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 5 Hoosier / HBC (1965, 1968–1971) | |
| Awards | |
| As player All-MVC (1959) As coach 3× Hoosier / HBC Coach of the Year Anderson (IN) Hall of Fame (2000) | |
Playing career
editYoung was a native of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and played college football for the Municipal University of Wichita as a quarterback and defensive back.[1] He earned All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) honors in his senior year.[1]
Coaching career
editYoung served as a graduate assistant for his alma mater, Wichita, from 1960 to 1961.[1] Young joined Anderson College in 1962 as the running backs coach under head coach James Macholtz.[2] In 1964, following Macholtz's resignation, Young was promoted to head football coach.[2][3] In twelve years with the school he earned an overall record of 50–57–2.[1] He won five Hoosier Conference / Hoosier–Buckeye Conference championships.[1][4] He was also named the conference's coach of the year three times.[5] He led the Ravens to a 9–2 record and reached the NAIA Division II National Championship in 1970.[1] He resigned in April 1976.[6]
Starting in 1975, Young coached Anderson's wrestling team.[6]
Young also helped coach tennis for the Municipal University of Wichita from 1960 to 1962.[6]
Educator career and death
editYoung served on the department of physical education throughout his career.[7] In 1979, Young was promoted to full-time professor in physical education.[7]
Young was elected into the Anderson (IN) Hall of Fame in 2000.[8]
Young died on February 7, 2022, following a short illness.[9]
Head coaching record
editFootball
edit| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | NAIA D2# | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Ravens (Hoosier Conference / Hoosier–Buckeye Conference) (1964–1975) | |||||||||
| 1964 | Anderson | 2–7 | 1–4 | T–5th | |||||
| 1965 | Anderson | 4–5 | 4–1 | 1st | |||||
| 1966 | Anderson | 1–7 | 1–4 | 5th | |||||
| 1967 | Anderson | 1–7 | 1–4 | 6th | |||||
| 1968 | Anderson | 6–3 | 5–1 | T–1st | |||||
| 1969 | Anderson | 8–1 | 5–1 | 1st | |||||
| 1970 | Anderson | 9–2 | 3–1 | T–1st | L NAIA Division II Championship | 2 | |||
| 1971 | Anderson | 7–2 | 5–1 | T–1st | 9 | ||||
| 1972 | Anderson | 4–4–1 | 2–4–1 | 7th | |||||
| 1973 | Anderson | 3–6 | 2–5 | 7th | |||||
| 1974 | Anderson | 3–6–1 | 3–4 | T–6th | |||||
| 1975 | Anderson | 2–7 | 2–6 | T–6th | |||||
| Anderson: | 50–57–2 | 34–36–1 | |||||||
| Total: | 50–57–2 | ||||||||
| National championship Conference title Conference division title or championship game berth | |||||||||
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Lane, Kevin (April 7, 1976). "Young Resigns As AC Head Football Coach". Anderson Herald. p. 11. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Name Dick Young Anderson Coach". The Call-Leader. August 31, 1964. p. 4. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "AC Ravens Prepare For 1st Encounter". Anderson Daily Bulletin. September 5, 1964. p. 6. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Anderson University Athletics" (PDF). Anderson University Athletics. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Anderson Coach Honored As HCC Picks All-Stars". The Indianapolis Star. November 24, 1965. p. 24. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Young resigns AC post". Anderson Daily Bulletin. April 7, 1976. p. 19. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Four AC faculty members advance". Anderson Daily Bulletin. September 24, 1979. p. 7. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Richard Young - Hall of Fame - Anderson University". Anderson University Athletics. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Remembering the life of Dr. Richard Young". obituaries.heraldbulletin.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.