Dick Lowry (American football)

Dick Lowry
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1935-10-16) October 16, 1935
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1970 Berea-Midpark HS (MI)
1971–1973 Akron (offensive backfield)
1974–1979 Wayne State (MI)
1980–1996 Hillsdale
Head coaching record
Overall 172–75–3 (college)

Richard B. Lowry (born October 16, 1935) is a former American football coach. He served as the head coach at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan from 1974 to 1979 and at Hillsdale College from 1980 to 1996, compiling a career college football record of 172–75–3.

Coaching career

Lowry was the head football coach at Berea-Midpark High School from 1963 to 1970. He was the offensive backfield coach for the Akron Zips football team from 1971 to 1973. Lowry served as the head football coach at Wayne State University for six years from 1974 to 1979, compiling a 38–21–1 record.

Lowry was the head football coach at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. He held that position for 17 seasons, from 1980 until 1996. His coaching record at Hillsdale was 134–52–2.[1]

Education

Lowry attended Baldwin Wallace University and received a bachelor's degree in 1957. He also received a master's degree from Kent State University.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Hillsdale Chargers 2010 Media Guide" (PDF). Hillsdale College. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Zips Name Grid Aide". The Akron Beacon Journal. January 26, 1971. p. B3.
  3. ↑ "Tartars' Lowry to coach Hillsdale". Detroit Free Press. November 27, 1979. p. 1D.
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