Dick Young

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.

Playing career Young was a native of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and played college football for the Municipal University of Wichita as a quarterback and defensive back. He earned All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) honors in his senior year. In 1964, following Macholtz's resignation, Young was promoted to head football coach. In twelve years with the school he earned an overall record of 50–57–2. He was also named the conference's coach of the year three times. He led the Ravens to a 9–2 record and reached the NAIA Division II National Championship in 1970.

Starting in 1975, Young coached Anderson's wrestling team. In 1979, Young was promoted to full-time professor in physical education.

Young died on February 7, 2022, following a short illness.

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