W. R. Richards

Walter R. Richards[1] (January 10, 1904 – October 12, 1991) was an American football coach. He was a captain in the United States Coast Guard.

W. R. Richards
Biographical details
Born(1904-01-10)January 10, 1904
Connecticut, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1991(1991-10-12) (aged 87)
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1926–1929Coast Guard
Head coaching record
Overall7–17–3

Coaching career

Richards was the head football coach at United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut for four seasons, from 1926 to 1929, compiling a record of 7–17–3.[2]

Richards was the head coach of the first victory of the football program at the Academy, a 45–0 victory over the Harvard junior varsity team.[3]

Personal life

Richards was married to Esther Roberta Cooper (June 6, 1906 – April 24, 1982), whom he wed on November 14, 1925, at New London. Upon her death he survived her.[4] He died in 1991 and was interred alongside his wife at Gardner Cemetery in New London.

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Coast Guard Bears (Independent) (1926–1929)
1926 Coast Guard 2–2
1927 Coast Guard 1–6
1928 Coast Guard 3–3–2
1929 Coast Guard 1–6–1
Coast Guard: 7–17–3
Total:7–17–3

References
  1. "Alumni Association".
  2. DeLassus, David. "United States Coast Guard Academy Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  3. DeLassus, David. "Coach: W.R. Richards (1926 results)". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  4. "The Day - Google News Archive Search".
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