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Doc Urich

1928 – 1997

American football player and coach

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Lived 1928 – 1997 (aged 68). Doc Urich was an American head coach and american football player.

Richard Weldon "Doc" Urich (September 20, 1928 – April 28, 1997) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at University at Buffalo from 1966 to 1968 and at Northern Illinois University from 1969 to 1970, compiling a career record of 24–26.

Coaching career For 16 years, starting in 1951, Urich was an assistant coach to Ara Parseghian at Miami University, Northwestern University and the University of Notre Dame. In 1966, Urich became the head coach at the University at Buffalo. In 1969, Urich became the head coach and at Northern Illinois University. Urich was the 12th head football coach for the Huskies and he held that position for two seasons, from 1969 until 1970. His record at Northern Illinois was 6–14. Urich spent 15 years as an assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL) with the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins, and Green Bay Packers.

Death Urich died in 1997 of a heart attack.

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Miami University, Northwestern University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doc Urich?

American football player and coach (1928-1997)

When was Doc Urich born?

Doc Urich was born on 20 September 1928 in Toledo.

When did Doc Urich die?

Doc Urich died on 28 April 1997 in Maumee.

What was Doc Urich's occupation?

Doc Urich was a head coach and american football player.

What nationality was Doc Urich?

Doc Urich was American.

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· Wikipedia: Doc Urich

· Wikidata: Q5287128

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