I recently had the privilege of speaking with Coach Richard "Dick" MacPherson of UMass, Syracuse, and New England Patriots' fame. Coach MacPherson is being honored at halftime of the Syracuse vs. Northwestern football game on Sept. 9, 2009, at Syracuse University.

The university will be joined by the National Football Foundation and salute "Coach Mac" for his upcoming College Football Hall of Fame induction during Legends Day on Saturday.

Coach MacPherson was born in Old Town, Maine in 1930. After attending Marine Maritime Academy, he served in the U.S. Air Force between 1950-1954.

He then went on to Springfield College (1954-1958) and earned his bachelor's degree. During his time there,...

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