Truman State University Athletics

After an outstanding career at Hickman High School in Columbia, Mike Richardson came to the university in 1962 and quickly made an impact on Bulldog Football. As a freshman, he gained 1036 yards, the eighth-best single season rushing total in the university's rich football history. That same year, he rolled up 296 yards against defending NAIA national champion Pittsburg State on a wet homecoming day. For his career, he had a rushing total of 2353 yards, despite the fact that as a senior he was a defensive back, not an offensive back. Three times he was selected to the All-MIAA first team on offense and once, he landed on the All-Conference first team on defense. Since he left the campus, Mr. Richardson has resided in St. Louis and was employed by Chrysler Corporation in St.Louis.