Richard Wackar

Richard Wackar
Sport(s) Football, basketball
Biographical details
Born (1928-02-24)February 24, 1928
Died August 15, 2016(2016-08-15) (aged 88)
Playing career
Football
1946–1950 Rutgers
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1964–1980 Glassboro State
Basketball
1956–1963 Glassboro State
Head coaching record
Overall 65–84–4 (football)
100–53 (basketball)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Football
5 NJSAC (1972, 1974–1977)

Richard Wackar (February 24, 1928 – August 15, 2016) was an American football and basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Glassboro State College (now called Rowan University), an NCAA Division III program in Glassboro, New Jersey. He was the third all-time coach for the Profs and compiled a 65–84–4 record in 17 seasons. Wackar's most notable accomplishment is being recognized as the only coach in NJAC history to win conference championships in four sports (football, basketball, golf, and cross country).

Rowan University renamed their football stadium to Coach Richard Wackar Stadium at John Page Field.

Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Rank#
Glassboro State Profs (New Jersey State Athletic Conference) (1964–1980)
1964 Glassboro State 0–7
1965 Glassboro State 0–8
1966 Glassboro State 1–7–1
1967 Glassboro State 3–5
1968 Glassboro State 2–6
1969 Glassboro State 5–3
1970 Glassboro State 3–4–1
1971 Glassboro State 2–6
1972 Glassboro State 7–2 4–1 T–1st
1973 Glassboro State 4–6
1974 Glassboro State 6–3–1 4–0–1 1st
1975 Glassboro State 7–2–1 5–0 1st
1976 Glassboro State 5–5 4–1 1st
1977 Glassboro State 7–3 5–0 1st
1978 Glassboro State 7–3
1979 Glassboro State 2–8
1980 Glassboro State 4–6
Total: 65–84–4
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title
Indicates Bowl Coalition, Bowl Alliance, BCS, or CFP / New Years' Six bowl.
#Rankings from final Coaches Poll.

References

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