Dick was FSU's track coach for 21 years, he retired in 1988, he coached four National Champions and 36 athletes who won 74 All-American awards. He also helped guide the FSU cross country team to eight top 20 finishes and five top 10 showings. He is a member of the State of Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame and was a six-time Metro Coach of the Year.
He told me one of his athletes came to him for some strategy during a meet, he told him to run left and get back here as fast as you can. He is a very charming and interesting person to spend time with. Just a really neat guy.
He told me one of his athletes came to him for some strategy during a meet, he told him to run left and get back here as fast as you can. He is a very charming and interesting person to spend time with. Just a really neat guy.
