Richie Gaskell (born October 27, 1932) is a former American football player and coach. He played college football at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. from 1951 to 1954.[1] Gaskell was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1955 NFL draft.[2] He served as the head football coach at Carson–Newman University from 1966 to 1969, compiling a record of 27–12–2.[3]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 27, 1932 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1951–1954 | George Washington |
| Position(s) | End, halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1950s | Archbishop Carroll HS (DC) (assistant) |
| 1958–1960 | Columbia Prep (DC) (assistant) |
| 1961 | Wakefield HS (VA) (defense) |
| 1962–1965 | Furman (OL) |
| 1966–1969 | Carson–Newman |
| 1972 | Livingston (OC) |
| 1973–1976 | Florence State / North Alabama (OC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 27–12–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| 2× First-team All-Southern (1953, 1954) | |
Gaskell was born on October 27, 1932, in Washington, D.C..[4]
References
edit- ^ Powell, K. Adam (2004). Border Wars: The First Fifty Years of Atlantic Coast Conference Football. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810848399. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Richie Gaskell". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Exchange Bowl Battle Of Frosh Quarterbacks". Kingsport Times. November 24, 1966. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ^ Thomas, Ronnie, ed. (1975). "University of North Alabama '75 Football Guide" (PDF). University of North Alabama Athletics. p. 35. Retrieved August 4, 2024.