Summary
Dick Farley, a former professional football player with the San Diego Chargers and later a successful college football coach, has died at the age of 79. Farley also had an impactful coaching career, most notably at Williams College, where he became well-known for his winning record and commitment to student-athletes.
Key Facts
- Dick Farley played as a defensive back for the San Diego Chargers for two seasons starting in 1968.
- He was drafted in the 16th round of the 1968 NFL Draft.
- After his playing career, Farley started coaching at Williams College in 1971.
- Farley became the head football coach at Williams College in 1987.
- His coaching record at Williams was 114 wins, 19 losses, and 3 ties.
- Farley was inducted into the National Football Foundation's Hall of Fame in 2006.
- Williams College teams never lost consecutive games during a 128-game period under his leadership.
- He was known for promoting the "scholar-athlete" ideal at the Division III level.
