Dick Lowry (American football)
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 16, 1935 |
| Died | October 29, 2024 (aged 89) |
| 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) |
| Tournaments | 6–4–1 (NAIA D-I playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 NAIA Division I (1985) 6 GLIAC (1974, 1980, 1982, 1985–1986, 1988) 1 MIFC (1992) | |
| Awards | |
| NAIA Division I Coach of the Year (1982) | |
Richard B. Lowry (October 16, 1935 – October 29, 2024) was an 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.
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]
