| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 17, 1943 Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1962–1964 | Michigan State |
| Position(s) | End, tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1965–1966 | Eastern HS (MI) (AHC) |
| 1971–1977 | Eastern HS (MI) |
| 1978–1990 | Central Michigan (DC) |
| 1991–1993 | Central Michigan (AHC/DC) |
| 1994–1999 | Central Michigan |
| 2000 | Indiana (LB) |
| 2001 | Indiana (DE) |
| 2002–2003 | Akron (LB) |
| 2004–2005 | Eastern Michigan (DE) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 30–37 (college) |
| Bowls | 0–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 MAC (1994) | |
| Awards | |
| MAC Coach of the Year (1994) | |
Richard O. Flynn (born July 17, 1943) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Central Michigan University from 1994 to 1999, compiling a record of 30–37.