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Dick Kazmaier
1930 - 2013
Dick Kazmaier
1930 - 2013
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BORN
1930
DIED
2013
Dick Kazmaier Obituary
Princeton University says Kazmaier died Thursday in Boston.
Kazmaier played halfback for Princeton and in 1951 won the Heisman Trophy in a landslide, receiving 506 first-place votes and 1,777 points, which was a record at the time. In his final two college seasons, the Tigers went 18-0. His No. 42 was retired by the school in 2008.
The Ohio native passed on an NFL career after being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1952, instead choosing to attend business school at Harvard.
He went on to found Kazmaier Associates, Inc., an investment and consulting firm that specializes sports marketing and products and is based in Concord, Mass.
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William Mangino MD
November 28, 2016
When I was a kid in 1951 my dad came home and told me he had seen a football player who "ran like deer." From that moment on, Dick Kazmaier became one of my all time favorite athletes. The mere mention of his name gave me goose-pimples and filled me with excitement.
My condolences to his family.
Hold that Tiger !
Harry Simpson
August 1, 2016
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Dick Kazmaier & Jack Davison Princeton vs. Yale Fall 1950
Sarah Davison
October 26, 2013
The Davison Family sends their deepest regrets and condolences to the Kazmaier Family. My father, Jack Davison (Princeton Class of 1951), played football with Dick often as his offensive blocker (we Davison kids grew up learning and running those plays in the backyard). I've included a photo from the 1950 Princeton-Yale Game of Kaz (#42) and my father (#34). We grew up hearing incredible stories about the undefeated Princeton teams of 1950 and 1951 and about the amazing "Kaz." Jack Davison admired Richard Kazmaier not only for his athletic ability, but mostly for his integrity and kindness. May all of your memories be blessed and your hearts warmed knowing how Dick touched the lives of so many. Sincerely, Sarah Davison, on behalf of Jack and Diana Davison (Jack passed on April 22, 2013).
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Roger Matsunaga
August 23, 2013
My condolences to the Kazmaier family. I worked for him at SR Industries. A well-respected businessman, sportsman, and a father to his family.
August 20, 2013
Patti, Chick and I send you and your family our sincerest sympathy. Dick was such a loving, thoughtful and caring friend, Memories of Florida with CAMP will last forever.
I am sorry we did not find out about Dick until the recent newspaper. We are in Tewksbury with our son, Richard as we sold the Bedford house in March. I hope we can get to see you before we go back to Naples in middle to late September.
I was browsing through some papers and I found a memory of the open house you had on October 4, 1987. That memory still lives on.
Love, sorrow and hugs to you all.
Frances and Chick D'Entremont 781-718-6909 (my cell) 50 Northgate Rd, Tewksbury 01876
Jamie Thomas
August 11, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to Patty and the Kazmaier family. Dick was an amazing man and although I met him only a few years ago I felt as though I had know him for forever...thanks to all the wonderful stories he shared!
Elaine Kennedy-Magana
August 9, 2013
I fondly remember lots of trips to the skating rinks and with Mr. K. and the girls. So sorry for the families loss.
Fred & Renee Lulof
August 8, 2013
Aloha.
We are sending our sincere condolences to the family. Through the many years we met with Dick at many sporting goods ventures, at trade shows, World Federation of the Sporting Goods industry gatherings, the SGMA, at the ISPO in Munich, at sports meetings and sometimes in Hawaii and we cherish the many occasions where we exchanged thoughts and ideas. He was a great man.
May God bless the family.
Fred & Renee
Brian Wiley
August 7, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Kazmaier family. I met Dick years ago as a recruit visiting Princeton. His infectious enthusiasm and approachability made the college decision much easier. What a guy!
John Estabrook
August 7, 2013
I met Mr K when I worked for him at Kendall, he was a great man who gave me a opportunity in business that provided me a direction and career, he will be missed.
August 6, 2013
Our condolences and blessings for Patty, Sugar and the entire family. Dick will be greatly missed and more greatly remembered. - Pete and Pat Boeing
Malcolm H. Houck
August 5, 2013
My sincere condolences to to his family on the occasion of their. Dick Kazmaier was truly dedicated family man, a patriot and superb athlete. We are all the lesser for his passing.
Dick Greenlese
August 5, 2013
The Greenlese Family sends their condolences and prayers to the Kazmaier Family.
victor checketts
August 5, 2013
very saddened to hear about the loss of a true legend of Princeton. he truly signified the meaning of college athlete. I am glad his number 42 will forever be retired. he deserves it. May god bless your family during this sad time, and god bless Princeton for having this great on your team. R.I.P. Dick you will be missed
john brumback
August 4, 2013
Being in the class behind him at Princeton and HBS and also from Toledo it was great fortune to see almost all of his games and marvel over his entire great life...
Mary Meredith
August 3, 2013
God Bless you Mr. Kazmaier. You'll always be remembered. May you RIP...............
Reed
August 3, 2013
May God spirit strength your family,at this time of deep sorrow.
Dwayne Bickham
August 3, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
August 3, 2013
What a great, great football player. Loved watching a fellow Ohioan play on television back in those days..my Navy days.....
D Murr
August 3, 2013
Playing for Wagner College during the years Dick Kazmaier, weighing 170 pounds, starred at Princeton and was awarded college football's highest honor, somehow gave a small measure of realism to the fantasy of an 180 pound tackle in thinking that he, too, could be among the nation's best.
August 3, 2013
Dick Kazmaier changed my professional life and taught me invaluable lessons about business and life. I have been, and will continue to be, grateful for his vibrant energy--an energy that takes a new form but is with all who knew him. Thank you: my life has been much better thanks to knowing you.
Susan P. Pevear, CFA
G. Freeman
August 3, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 3, 2013
I still remember him from the movie newsreels of that time. Also he developed his passing skills from throwing through a swinging tire suspended from a rope tied to a tree branch.
August 3, 2013
May the God Almighty comfort and heal your hearts during this time of grief. Jas 4:8
Charles White
August 3, 2013
Mr. Kazmaier was my favorite football player while I was growing up in a small Alabama town a long way off from Princeton. Rest in peace and God bless
Bob Hartman
August 3, 2013
Dick Kazmaier, the last of his kind. I'll always remember his exploits,especially as a kid growing up in NJ. He was the embodiment of what a class athlete should be and exemplified amateur athletics at its best. RIP, you "Princeton Tiger".
Tom Belason
August 3, 2013
I met Mr. Kazmaier by chance at Michael's restaurant in Concord one night. What a nice man. RIP. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
August 3, 2013
This man was the perfect example of what college sports is all about. He carried himself with such dignity. Wonder how many today would opt for Harvard Business School instead of the NFL. Met him once at
a convention and he was such a gentleman. Last of his kind.
Mike Rude
Head Football Coach
Vienna High School
Patrick OBrien
August 3, 2013
Mr. Karmaier also served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict. Some of that service was aboard the USS Lake Champlain.
August 3, 2013
He had many notable achievenments in his life...and impacted many people in his personal and business career....His family was always his highest priority...and our condolences to them. RIP in peace Dick. Frank and Marie Lomanno
August 3, 2013
Dear Patty,
John and I are so sorry to hear about Dick. He was a great guy and will be missed. Our sympathies,
Candy and John Sutfin
August 3, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Kazmaier family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).
August 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
Lee Bonhamer
August 3, 2013
Dick was one of my first sports heroes when I was a young boy. We could use many more like him in athletics today.
May he rest in peace.....
August 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kazmaier family. Romans 15:33.
Brymer Waski
August 2, 2013
Great individual. Was a classmate of JWA Buyers and on the Board of Directors for C. Brewer & Company in Hawaii. Well thought of throughout the organization and had integrity.
Furman Stansell
August 2, 2013
I was about 11 years old and lived in a small textile town in upper South Carolina near Clemson but I could not wait to hear or read about Dick Kazmaier's feats on the gridiron.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Furman T.Stansell
Jack McGee
August 2, 2013
I was a scrappy little running back in a Catholic school, but I was fascinated by the exploits of Dick Kazmaier who seemed to be able to everything. May God take him to his his waiting team mates. He gave us kids a great model.
August 2, 2013
My condolences to The Kazmaier Family. May the God of all comfort be with you as you cope with such a loss.2Cor1:4
Stirling Aldrich
August 2, 2013
It was a great privilege to play Princeton football with Dick and he has served as a wonderful role model for all of us. My sincerest condolences to his family. He will not be forgotten.
Dave and Tallie Kissinger
August 2, 2013
Condolences to the family and honor to a man who touched so many of our lives. Maumee will miss you Dick.
Lynn and Joyce Olman
August 2, 2013
Heartfelt condolences to the Kazmaier family. Dick was true American hero both on and off the field. It was an honor to have known him.
Wes
August 2, 2013
My condolences to the Kazmaier family. America has lost a true gentleman and athlete.
God speed Mr. K.
August 2, 2013
"Few are born like the man who plays the game" ... unknown
Rest in Peace, Dick.
R. Rizzo
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