Inducted 2004
Date of Birth
5/30/1941
Birthplace
Grain Valley. MO
School
Baker University (1980-1994)
Bio
Charlie Richard was raised on a Missouri dairy farm where his tireless work ethic was developed. In high school, he was his class valedictorian. At William Jewel College, he was the team’s quarterback, leading the Cardinals to a 9-1 record as a senior. After head coaching stints on the high school and community college levels he became a collegiate assistant. In 1980, he moved to Baker, where he built the Wildcats into one of the top small college programs in America. Charlie was an immediate success as his first team went 9-0-1 in the regular season. He led Baker to 11 conference titles, five NAIA final fours and one national championship appearance. His teams finished among the top 20 NAIA teams in the nation every season but one. Due to health concerns, he sat out the 1991 season but returned next year. During a recruiting meeting with his coaches preparing for the 1995 season, he collapsed and died from a heart attack.
Stats
Wins 123
Losses 28
Ties 1
Class of 2004
Halfback
Bob Anderson
Middle Guard
Tony Casillas
Quarterback
Harold Davis
Linebacker
Frank Emanuel
Cornerback
Darrell Green
Punter
Ray Guy
Center
Wayne Harris
Halfback
Garney Henley
Halfback
Jackie Hunt
Quarterback
Joe Kapp
Tight End
Jim Mandich
Running Back
Lydell Mitchell
Defensive Tackle
Tracy Rocker
Tight End
Dan Ross
Wide Receiver
Bill Stromberg
Safety
Jack Tatum
Quarterback
Andre Ware
Tight End
Charles Young
Coach
Tom Beck
Coach
LaVell Edwards
Coach
Charlie Richard
Coach
Dick Strahm
Coach
George Welsh
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