 Richards at Pittsburgh in 1910 | |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 9, 1889 Melbourne, Australia |
| Died: | November 7, 1918 (aged 29) Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Robert "Tex" William Richards Jr. (August 9, 1889 – November 7, 1918) was an American college football player on the University of Pittsburgh Panthers team from 1907 to 1910. He was the captain and fullback of the undefeated and unscored-upon 1910 Pittsburgh Panthers football team, coached by Joseph H. Thompson, and considered by many to be that season's national champion.[1]
- ^ "College Football Data Warehouse, Yearly National Championship Selections: 1910". Archived from the original on 11 February 2010. Retrieved 31 March 2009.