In Memory: Dr. Richard “Dick” Krinsky

Dr Krinsky was the long-time coach of the Colorado State University – Pueblo (formerly known as the University of Southern Colorado), and was one of the most successful and decorated college coaches in the sport’s history. CSU-Pueblo is a standard bearer for collegiate programs in this country, and has competed against bigger and more well-funded schools for decades. Krinsky’s accomplishments earned him entry into his school’s athletic hall of fame in 2015, an amazing achievement for a racquetball-affiliated person. He deserves consideration for the USA Hall of Fame for his contributions to collegiate racquetball and to his home program.

After a battle with cancer, Dr. Krinsky passed away on 9/10/24.

Achievements:

– 5-time Overall National Champion: Dominated as the overall national champion in the years 1998-2000, 2018, and 2019.

– 14-time Men’s Team Title: Led the men’s team to 9 consecutive titles from 2004 to 2012.

– 1-time Women’s Team Title: Guided the women’s team to their first title in 2019.

– 118 Individual Titles: Secured 118 individual titles across men’s and women’s singles and doubles events.

Honors:

– CSU-Pueblo Athletics 2015 Hall of Fame Inductee: Recognized for exceptional contributions to sports as a special contributor. See https://gothunderwolves.com/honors/csu-pueblo-athletics-hall-of-fame/dr-richard-krinsky/58 for CSU Pueblo Athletics Hall of Fame page.

Contributions:

– Recruitment: Successfully recruited numerous student-athletes from both the US and internationally, enhancing the team’s talent and diversity.

– Fundraising and Development: Led fundraising efforts resulting in the construction of the only squash courts south of Colorado Springs, significantly boosting the local sports infrastructure. This record of achievement and contribution demonstrates an exceptional career deserving of hall of fame recognition.

Thanks to @jJeremy Mcglothin for the information contained herein.