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{{Short description|American football player and coach (1928–1997)}}
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{{Infobox college coach
{{Infobox college coach
| name = Doc Urich
| name = Doc Urich
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| alt =
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| caption =
| caption =
| sport = [[American football|Football]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1928|9|20}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1928|9|20}}
| birth_place = [[Toledo, Ohio]]
| birth_place = [[Toledo, Ohio]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1997|4|28|1928|9|20}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1997|4|28|1928|9|20}}
| death_place = [[Maumee, Ohio]]
| death_place = [[Maumee, Ohio]], U.S.
| alma_mater =
| alma_mater =
| player_years1 = 1947–1950
| player_years1 = 1947–1950
| player_team1 = [[Miami RedHawks football|Miami (OH)]]
| player_team1 = [[Miami RedHawks football|Miami (OH)]]
| player_positions = [[End (American football)|End]]
| player_positions = [[End (gridiron football)|End]]
| coach_years1 = 1951–1955
| coach_years1 = 1951–1955
| coach_team1 = [[Miami RedHawks football|Miami (OH)]] (assistant)
| coach_team1 = [[Miami RedHawks football|Miami (OH)]] (assistant)
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| bowl_record =
| bowl_record =
| tournament_record =
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| CFbDWID = 2376
| championships =
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| awards =
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==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
For 16 years, starting in 1951, Urich was an assistant coach to [[Ara Parseghian]] at [[Miami University]], [[Northwestern University]] and the [[University of Notre Dame]]. In 1966, Urich became the head coach at the [[University of Buffalo]].<ref>"[http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/archives/ub-sports/2015/02/17/doc-urich-named-ubs-new-head-football-coach/ Doc Urich Named UB’s New Head Football Coach]," ''University of Buffalo Sports History Collection'', February 17, 2015.</ref> In 1969, Urich became the head coach and at [[Northern Illinois University]]. Urich was the 12th head football coach for the [[Northern Illinois Huskies football|Huskies]] and he held that position for two seasons, from 1969 until 1970. His record at Northern Illinois was 6–14. Urich spent 15 years as an assistant coach in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) with the [[Buffalo Bills]], [[Denver Broncos]], [[Washington Redskins]], and [[Green Bay Packers]].
For 16 years, starting in 1951, Urich was an assistant coach to [[Ara Parseghian]] at [[Miami University]], [[Northwestern University]] and the [[University of Notre Dame]]. In 1966, Urich became the head coach at the [[University of Buffalo]].<ref>"[https://library.buffalo.edu/ub-sports/mens-sports/football/1966-buffalo-bulls-football/ Doc Urich Named UB’s New Head Football Coach]," ''University of Buffalo Sports History Collection'', February 17, 2015.</ref> In 1969, Urich became the head coach and at [[Northern Illinois University]]. Urich was the 12th head football coach for the [[Northern Illinois Huskies football|Huskies]] and he held that position for two seasons, from 1969 until 1970. His record at Northern Illinois was 6–14. Urich spent 15 years as an assistant coach in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) with the [[Buffalo Bills]], [[Denver Broncos]], [[Washington Redskins]], and [[Green Bay Packers]].


==Death==
==Death==
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{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = [[Buffalo Bulls football|Buffalo Bulls]]
| name = [[Buffalo Bulls football|Buffalo Bulls]]
| conf = NCAA University Division independent
| conf = [[NCAA University Division|NCAA University Division independent]]
| startyear = 1966
| startyear = 1966
| endyear = 1968
| endyear = 1968
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{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| championship =
| year = [[1966 college football season|1966]]
| year = [[1966 NCAA University Division football season|1966]]
| name = [[1966 Buffalo Bulls football team|Buffalo]]
| name = [[1966 Buffalo Bulls football team|Buffalo]]
| overall = 5–5
| overall = 5–5
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{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| championship =
| year = [[1967 college football season|1967]]
| year = [[1967 NCAA University Division football season|1967]]
| name = [[1967 Buffalo Bulls football team|Buffalo]]
| name = [[1967 Buffalo Bulls football team|Buffalo]]
| overall = 6–4
| overall = 6–4
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{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| championship =
| year = [[1968 college football season|1968]]
| year = [[1968 NCAA University Division football season|1968]]
| name = [[1968 Buffalo Bulls football team|Buffalo]]
| name = [[1968 Buffalo Bulls football team|Buffalo]]
| overall = 7–3
| overall = 7–3
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{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = [[Northern Illinois Huskies football|Northern Illinois Huskies]]
| name = [[Northern Illinois Huskies football|Northern Illinois Huskies]]
| conf = NCAA University Division independent
| conf = [[NCAA University Division|NCAA University Division independent]]
| startyear = 1969
| startyear = 1969
| endyear = 1970
| endyear = 1970
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{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| championship =
| year = [[1969 college football season|1969]]
| year = [[1969 NCAA University Division football season|1969]]
| name = [[1969 Northern Illinois Huskies football team|Northern Illinois]]
| name = [[1969 Northern Illinois Huskies football team|Northern Illinois]]
| overall = 3–7
| overall = 3–7
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{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| championship =
| year = [[1970 college football season|1970]]
| year = [[1970 NCAA University Division football season|1970]]
| name = [[1970 Northern Illinois Huskies football team|Northern Illinois]]
| name = [[1970 Northern Illinois Huskies football team|Northern Illinois]]
| overall = 3–7
| overall = 3–7
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{{CFB Yearly Record End
{{CFB Yearly Record End
| overall = 24–26
| overall = 24–26
| bcs = no
| bowls = no
| poll = no
| poll = no
| polltype =
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{CFBCR|2376|Doc Urich}}


{{Buffalo Bulls football coach navbox}}
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[[Category:Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coaches]]
[[Category:Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coaches]]
[[Category:Washington Redskins coaches]]
[[Category:Washington Redskins coaches]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Toledo, Ohio]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Toledo, Ohio]]



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Revision as of 03:47, 14 July 2024

Doc Urich
Biographical details
Born(1928-09-20)September 20, 1928
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 1997(1997-04-28) (aged 68)
Maumee, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
1947–1950Miami (OH)
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1951–1955Miami (OH) (assistant)
1956–1963Northwestern (assistant)
1964–1965Notre Dame (assistant)
1966–1968Buffalo
1969–1970Northern Illinois
1971Buffalo Bills (DC)
1972–1975Denver Broncos (DL)
1976Denver Broncos (OL)
1978–1980Washington Redskins (DC)
1981–1983Green Bay Packers (DL)
1984Denver Broncos (ST)
1985Denver Broncos (TE/AOL)
Head coaching record
Overall24–26

Richard Weldon "Doc" Urich (September 20, 1928 – April 28, 1997) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at University at Buffalo from 1966 to 1968 and at Northern Illinois University from 1969 to 1970, compiling a career record of 24–26.

Coaching career

For 16 years, starting in 1951, Urich was an assistant coach to Ara Parseghian at Miami University, Northwestern University and the University of Notre Dame. In 1966, Urich became the head coach at the University of Buffalo.[1] In 1969, Urich became the head coach and at Northern Illinois University. Urich was the 12th head football coach for the Huskies and he held that position for two seasons, from 1969 until 1970. His record at Northern Illinois was 6–14. Urich spent 15 years as an assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL) with the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins, and Green Bay Packers.

Death

Urich died in 1997 of a heart attack.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Buffalo Bulls (NCAA University Division independent) (1966–1968)
1966 Buffalo 5–5
1967 Buffalo 6–4
1968 Buffalo 7–3
Buffalo: 18–12
Northern Illinois Huskies (NCAA University Division independent) (1969–1970)
1969 Northern Illinois 3–7
1970 Northern Illinois 3–7
Northern Illinois: 6–14
Total: 24–26

References

  1. ^ "Doc Urich Named UB’s New Head Football Coach," University of Buffalo Sports History Collection, February 17, 2015.
  2. ^ "Ex-NIU Coach, NFL Assistant Doc Urich Dies," Chicago Tribune, May 1, 1997.


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