Richard Triptow

Trip was a great guy. He and Helen will always have a warm part in the hearts of Linda and I. Dick got me involved with the NCAA Tourney when he invited me to go with him after the Lake Forest Hoop Season ended in 1962. It was because of Trip that I have had lifelong relationships with John Wooden and Tyrone Corbin. Not t mention all the times we spent in his beloved basement in Lake Bluff where a lifetime of memories were there to be enjoyed. Trip was a lifelong friend and is missed by all.

I met Dick in the mid 2000's at the Tribute to Bix Beiderbecke in Racine Wisconsin. He was a very personable fellow, loaded with stories of the beginnings of professional basketball. He related that because of his fancy footwork they sometimes called him "Tiptoe Triptow". When I got back to New York that year, I told my friend Gene's father about my meeting with Dick, and he remembered seeing him play in the old Madison Square Garden. My condolences to his family, he was a really nice man.

Janice & Family

We would like to say how sorry we are to hear about your dad and our teacher Mr. Triptow, he was an awesome teacher! He will be missed ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry & Melody (Merry)

A good friend and a coach who set by example standards to live by. Andy Sweet

My condolences to the Triptow family on their loss. Didn't know Richard's background, re: his accomplishments, until I recently read his obit in the Chicago Tribune. I went to St. Patrick's H.S. back in the mid 1950's where he was a teacher in a couple of my classes. Rest in peace Richard.

Helen, Donna, Janice and the entire Triptow family
Coach was a "renaissance man" before the term was coined. Athlete, author, coach and mentor all combined in one remarkable man. He will be missed but will live daily in the many lives he had a positive impact on. Miss you coach.

Mike Maiman
LFC 1966-70

Helen, Donna and Janice,
I don't think I could ever express the gratitude I have for the experience of working with Trip for four years. The memories have lasted me a lifetime. My condolences to your family.
Neil Tolciss, LFC '71

My deepest condolences to the Triptow family on your loss. Coach, you gave me the chance to play the game I loved. Not necessarily because I was that talented but because I gave it 100% all the time and you recognized the effort. It was a life lesson that has served me well all these years. Rest in peace coach. Class of '57