Doc Urich

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Doc Urich
Biographical details
Born(1928-09-20)September 20, 1928
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 1997(1997-04-28) (aged 68)
Maumee, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
1947–1950Miami (OH)
Position(s)
Washington Redskins (DC)
1981–1983Green Bay Packers (DL)
1984Denver Broncos (ST)
1985Denver Broncos (TE/AOL)
Head coaching record
Overall24–26

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

Washington Redskins, and Green Bay Packers
.

Death

Urich died in 1997 of a heart attack.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Buffalo Bulls (NCAA University Division independent) (1966–1968)
1966 Buffalo 5–5
1967 Buffalo 6–4
1968 Buffalo 7–3
Buffalo: 18–12
Northern Illinois Huskies (NCAA University Division independent) (1969–1970)
1969 Northern Illinois 3–7
1970 Northern Illinois 3–7
Northern Illinois: 6–14
Total: 24–26

References

  1. ^ "Doc Urich Named UB’s New Head Football Coach," University of Buffalo Sports History Collection, February 17, 2015.
  2. ^ "Ex-NIU Coach, NFL Assistant Doc Urich Dies," Chicago Tribune, May 1, 1997.