About Richard Stearns
Lived 1927 – 2022 (aged 94). Richard Stearns was an American sailor.
Richard Irving "Dick" Stearns, III (September 4, 1927 – January 25, 2022) was an American competitive sailor and Olympic and Pan American Games medalist.
Biography Stearns was born in Evanston, Illinois. He also started the company Lands' End, in the Spring of 1963, with Halperin, Halperin's close friend Gary Comer, and two of Stearns' employees. He won a silver medal in the Star class at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, together with Lynn Williams.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Stearns?
American sailor (1927–2022)
When was Richard Stearns born?
Richard Stearns was born on 4 September 1927 in Evanston.
When did Richard Stearns die?
Richard Stearns died on 25 January 2022 in Delavan.
What was Richard Stearns's occupation?
Richard Stearns was a sailor.
What nationality was Richard Stearns?
Richard Stearns was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Stearns (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Stearns. https://biography.guide/richard-stearns-sailor/
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