Background
Bennett, Dick was born on April 20, 1943 in Pittsburgh.
Bennett, Dick was born on April 20, 1943 in Pittsburgh.
Bachelor of Science in physical education, Ripon College, 1965. Master of Education, UW-Stevens Point.
Basketball coach West Bend (Wisconsin) High School, 1965-1966. Coach various Wis High School teams, 1966-1976, UW-Stevens Point, 1976-1985, UW-Green Bay, 1985-1995, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1995—2000, Washington St. University, Pullman, 2003—2006. 1st team at University Wisconsin (17-15) appeared in 1996 N.I.T.
2d team (18-10) made 2d University Wisconsin appearance in North Carolina.A.A. tournament in 50 years, put together school's 1st 6-game winning streak since 1951.
Married Anne; children: Kathi, Amy, Tony.