Biographical details | |
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Born | Buffalo, New York, U.S. | June 30, 1913
Died | August 7, 1998 Amherst, New York, U.S. | (aged 85)
Playing career | |
Football | |
1933–1935 | Colgate |
Baseball | |
1934–1936 | Colgate |
1939 | Harwich Mariners |
Position(s) | Halfback (football) Catcher, outfielder (baseball) |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
Football | |
1936–1945 | Kenmore HS (NY) |
1946–1954 | Colgate (freshmen) |
1955–1965 | Buffalo |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 58–37–5 (college) 50–7 (high school) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
1 Lambert Cup (1958) 3 Niagara Frontier League (1943–1945) | |
Richard William Offenhamer (June 30, 1913 – August 7, 1998) was an American football and baseball player and football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Buffalo—now known as the University at Buffalo, from 1955 to 1965, compiling a record of 58–37–5. Offenhamer played college football and college baseball at Colgate University.