Richard B. Lowry (born October 16, 1935) is a former

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coach. He served as the head coach at

Wayne State University Wayne State University (WSU) is a public research university in Detroit, Michigan. It is Michigan's third-largest university. Founded in 1868, Wayne State consists of 13 schools and colleges offering approximately 350 programs to nearly 25,000 ...

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from 1974 to 1979 and at

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from 1980 to 1996, compiling a career

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record of 172–75–3.

Coaching career

Lowry was the head football coach at Berea-Midpark High School from 1963 to 1970. He was the offensive backfield coach for the

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team from 1971 to 1973. Lowry served as the head football coach at

for six years from 1974 to 1979, compiling a 38–21–1 record. Lowry was the head football coach at

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. He held that position for 17 seasons, from 1980 until 1996. His coaching record at Hillsdale was 134–52–2.

Education

Lowry attended

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and received a bachelor's degree in 1957. He also received a master's degree from

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Head coaching record

College

References

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