Dick Garibaldi
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1932 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 2022 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Basketball | |
| 1951–1954 | Santa Clara |
| Position | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Basketball | |
| 1958–1962 | Santa Clara (assistant) |
| 1962–1970 | Santa Clara |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 137–77 (.640) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 3× WCC regular season (1968–1970) | |
| Awards | |
| 3× WCC Coach of the Year (1968–1970) 3× Northern California Coach of the Year | |
Richard Andrew Garibaldi (December 13, 1932 – May 10, 2022) was an American college basketball coach and former player.[1] He served as head coach of the Santa Clara Broncos during the 1960s, leading the program to national prominence, including a No. 2 ranking in the Associated Press poll and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
Early life and playing career
Garibaldi was born in Stockton, California, on December 13, 1932. He attended Santa Clara University, where he played college basketball for the Broncos from 1952 to 1955.[2]
As a player, Garibaldi was part of some of the most successful teams in Santa Clara history. The Broncos reached the Final Four in 1952 and advanced to the Elite Eight in 1953 and 1954.[3]
Coaching career
Garibaldi served as head coach of the Santa Clara Broncos during the 1962–63 season through 1970. Under his leadership, Santa Clara compiled a 137–77 overall record and achieved a No. 2 national ranking in the Associated Press poll.[3]
His teams appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 1967 and 1969. From 1967 to 1970, Santa Clara posted a combined 73–12 record, including a school-record 21-game winning streak.[2]
During his coaching tenure, Garibaldi was named West Coast Conference Coach of the Year three times (1968–1970) and Northern California Coach of the Year three times.[3]
Garibaldi stepped away from coaching following the 1969–70 season to work for Converse.[4]
Notable players coached
- Dennis Awtrey – NCAA All-American, NBA champion[5][2]
- Bud Ogden - NCAA All American[2]
References
- ^ "Dick Garibaldi obituary". Recordnet. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d "2023–24 Santa Clara Men's Basketball History and Records" (PDF). Santa Clara Athletics. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "Garibaldi, Richard '55". Santa Clara University Athletics – Bronco Bench Hall of Fame. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ Associated Press (June 16, 1970). "Dick Garibaldi resigns as Santa Clara coach". Eugene Register-Guard. Eugene, Oregon. p. 2B. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Dennis Awtrey". Legends of Basketball. Retrieved 3 February 2026.