Western Colorado University Athletics

Richard Meyers attended Western from 1962-64 and competed in football, wrestling and baseball. In football, Meyers played for legendary Western State coach Kay Dalton and during those three years Meyers helped lead Western to a 22-6 record including back-to-back RMAC Championships in 1963 and 1964. As a senior, Meyers was a linebacker and was defensive captain for Western’s “Head Hunters” - which the defensive unit was known as. Meyers spent two years on each of Western’s baseball and wrestling teams. In baseball, Meyers was a starting pitcher and also one of the top players for the Mountaineers. On the wrestling mat, Meyers was a member of the 1963 and 1964 NCAA National Championships.