Dick Rauch

American football player and coach

Dick Rauch - American football player and coach
Born

July 15th, 1893
131 years ago

Died

1970
55 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played professionally as a guard and tackle in American football. Coached multiple teams including the University of Florida and the University of Arkansas, contributing to the development of players and the sport at the collegiate level. Also participated in the 1920 season of the National Football League (NFL), joining as a member of the Rochester Jeffersons. His coaching influence was present in both offensive and defensive strategies, spanning over a decade in various roles.

Played for the Rochester Jeffersons in the NFL

Coached at the University of Florida

Served as head coach at the University of Arkansas

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