Dick Edwards (June 21, 1930 – January 31, 1981) was an American

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coach. He served as head basketball coach at the University of the Pacific in Stockton California, the

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, and at Eastern Montana College—now known as

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—compiling a career

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coaching record of 304–182. Edward was born on June 21, 1930, in

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. He died on January 31, 1981, at the age of 50, after suffering an apparent heart attack in

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Head coaching record

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