Career
He served as the head coach of the Baker University Wildcats from 1980–1990 and again from 1992–1994, compiling a record of 123–28–1. Richard was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2004 and the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. As of the conclusion of the 2012 season, Richard is ranked #1 at Baker in total wins and #3 at the school in winning percentage (813).
While at Baker, he coached future Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy.