Bob Wachs

Bob Wachs
Biographical details
Born(1923-01-26)January 26, 1923
Tracy, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 1993(1993-11-28) (aged 70)
Playing career
Football
1946Colorado State–Greeley
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1956Northern State
Basketball
1955–1985Northern State
Head coaching record
Overall6–3 (football)
532–286 (basketball)

Robert R. Wachs (January 26, 1923 – November 28, 1993) was an American football and basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota from 1955 to 1985, compiling a record of 532–286.[1] Wachs was also the head football coach at Northern State in 1956, tallying a mark of 6–3.[2] He served in the Marines as an officer just after WWII in Japan.

Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Northern State Wolves (South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference) (1956)
1956 Northern State 6–3 4–2 3rd
Northern State: 6–3 4–2
Total: 6–3

References

  1. ^ "Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). Northern State Wolves men's basketball. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bob Wachs". South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 30, 2018.