Gregory Richardson (American football) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10th, 1951 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 2023 (aged 72) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | North Carolina Central (1974) |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1969–1971 | North Carolina Central |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1981–1982 | Johnson C. Smith (DB) |
| 1986–1987 | Johnson C. Smith (DC) |
| 1988–1990 | Norfolk State (DC) |
| 1991 | North Carolina Central (DC) |
| 1992–1993 | Buffalo (AHC/DC) |
| 1994–1996 | Livingstone (DC) |
| 1997–1998 | Virginia Union (DC) |
| 1999–2001 | Livingstone |
| 2002–2004 | Winston-Salem State (DC) |
| 2005–? | Johnson C. Smith (DC) |
| 2008 | Virginia Union |
| 2015–2017 | Winston-Salem State (ILB) |
| Track and field | |
| 1986–1987 | Johnson C. Smith |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 12–28 (football) |
Gregory Richardson was an American football coach. He was known for leading college teams. He coached at Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina from 1999 to 2001. He also coached at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia in 2008.
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About Gregory Richardson
Early Life and Education
Gregory Richardson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to Harry P. Harding High School. He graduated from high school in 1969.
After high school, he attended North Carolina Central University. This university is located in Durham, North Carolina. He played football there for three seasons. He was part of the football team from 1969 to 1971.
Coaching Career Highlights
Gregory Richardson had a long career in football coaching. He worked with many college teams. He often served as a defensive coordinator. This role means he was in charge of the team's defense.
He coached at Johnson C. Smith, Norfolk State, and North Carolina Central. He also coached at Buffalo, Livingstone, and Virginia Union. Later in his career, he coached at Winston-Salem State. His overall record as a head football coach was 12 wins and 28 losses.
Head Coaching Roles
Richardson was the head coach for two different college teams. He led the Livingstone Blue Bears from 1999 to 2001. During his time there, the team played in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
In 1999, Livingstone had 4 wins and 7 losses. In 2000, they had 2 wins and 8 losses. In 2001, the team finished with 1 win and 8 losses.
He also became the head coach for the Virginia Union Panthers in 2008. That year, the team had a record of 5 wins and 5 losses. They also played in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
External Links
- Winston-Salem State profile
