Former UB Lacrosse Coach and Hall of Famer Dick Edell Passes Away
May 2, 2018
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Dick Edell, M.S. '76, former University of Baltimore lacrosse coach and a National Lacrosse Hall of Famer, passed away early Wednesday morning. Edell coached UB's Division II lacrosse team for four seasons, all of which ended with a NCAA bid. Edell was inducted into UB's Athletic Hall of Fame in May 2004.
Calling him "one of the all-time greats," US Lacrosse Magazine says that Edell "is most known for his 18-year stint at Maryland (1984-2001), where he led the Terps to three ACC championships and 13 NCAA tournament appearances.
"Before Maryland, Edell coached for seven seasons at Army, leading the Black Knights to the NCAA tournament three times, and for four seasons at the University of Baltimore, a Division II program that he also guided to four NCAA bids. He also coached UB's soccer team, which he led to the 1975 NCAA championship."
Learn more about Edell on the UB Alumni Association's Facebook page.
Read Edell's obituary in The Baltimore Sun.