Dick Price (coach) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 10, 1933 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Died | February 23, 2009 (aged 75) Norfolk, Virginia |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1964–1973 | Norfolk State (assistant) |
| 1974–1983 | Norfolk State |
| Track and field | |
| 1964–1974 | Norfolk State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1984–1989 | Norfolk State (assistant AD) |
| 1989–1999 | Norfolk State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 62–41–4 (football) |
| Bowls | 0–3 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Football 3 CIAA (1974–1976) Track and field 2 NCAA Division II Men's Outdoor (1973–1974) |
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| Awards | |
| Football 2× CIAA Coach of the Year (1974–1975) Track and field 4× CIAA Coach of the Year (1971–1974) |
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William Leon "Dick" Price (born September 10, 1933 – died February 23, 2009) was an amazing American football and track and field coach. He also worked as an athletics administrator at a college. He is best known for his time at Norfolk State University.
Price was the head football coach at Norfolk State from 1974 to 1983. During this time, his teams won 62 games, lost 41, and tied 4. He led the Norfolk State Spartans football teams to win three championships in a row. These were the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) titles from 1974 to 1976.
He was also the head track and field coach at Norfolk State from 1964 to 1974. His track teams were incredibly successful. They won two NCAA Division II Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1973 and 1974. Today, the football stadium at Norfolk State, called William "Dick" Price Stadium, is named after him.
Dick Price was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from Hampton University in 1957. He passed away in Norfolk on February 23, 2009, after battling cancer.
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Dick Price's Coaching Success
Dick Price was a very successful coach in two different sports. He made a big impact on the athletes at Norfolk State University. His dedication helped many young people achieve their goals.
Football Achievements
As the head football coach for the Norfolk State Spartans, Price had a great run. He led his team to win the CIAA championship three times. This was a remarkable achievement, winning in 1974, 1975, and 1976. He was also named the CIAA Coach of the Year twice for football.
- 1974: CIAA Champions
- 1975: CIAA Champions
- 1976: CIAA Champions
Track and Field Victories
Before coaching football, Price was the head track and field coach. He coached the track teams to win two national championships. These were the NCAA Division II Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
- 1973: NCAA Division II Men's Outdoor Track and Field Champions
- 1974: NCAA Division II Men's Outdoor Track and Field Champions
He was recognized for his excellent coaching in track and field too. He won the CIAA Coach of the Year award four times. This shows how skilled he was at leading his teams to victory.
A Lasting Legacy
Dick Price's influence at Norfolk State University was huge. He helped build strong sports programs. His work as a coach and administrator left a lasting mark. The stadium named after him is a testament to his importance. It reminds everyone of his contributions to the university's sports history.
