Former NC State head football coach Dick Sheridan has passed away.
Sheridan passed away on Thursday at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by the school via Twitter.
“NC State football and all of Wolfpack Nation mourn the loss of Hall of Fame Coach Dick Sheridan. You were a true diamond, Coach Sheridan,” a statement from the school read.
NC State football and all of Wolfpack Nation mourn the loss of Hall of Fame Coach Dick Sheridan.
You were a true diamond, Coach Sheridan♦️ pic.twitter.com/CHD7sLZcOq
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) July 6, 2023
Sheridan coached the Wolfpack from 1986-92 and finished with a 52-29-3 overall record. During his tenure, he led them to eight or more wins in four of the seven seasons.
He was even named the Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year and ACC Coach of the Year after he led the Wolfpack to an 8-3-1 campaign in 1986. That season also included a berth in the Peach Bowl.
Outside of coaching at NC State, Sheridan coached at Furman for four seasons (1978-81) and finished with a 30-13-1 record.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sheridan’s family and friends.