University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Hall of Fame
Dick Beetsch
- Induction:
- 1986
- Class:
- 1956
A four-year starter in three sports, Richard "Dick" Beetsch earned 12 varsity letters, received the Purple and Old Gold Athletic Award and never missed a game because of injury or illness between 1952-56. He broke several records in football, scored 1,029 points in basketball and played baseball as well.
His football numbers were outstanding and he finished his career with 153 receptions for 2,288 yards and 35 touchdowns. He once scored four touchdowns in a single game and ended his career with 212 total points scored. In 1953, he caught a career-best 54 balls to lead the nation for small colleges. A small college second team All-American, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1956. As a basketball coach, he was named conference and region Coach of the Year in Minnesota.
His football numbers were outstanding and he finished his career with 153 receptions for 2,288 yards and 35 touchdowns. He once scored four touchdowns in a single game and ended his career with 212 total points scored. In 1953, he caught a career-best 54 balls to lead the nation for small colleges. A small college second team All-American, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1956. As a basketball coach, he was named conference and region Coach of the Year in Minnesota.
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