Coaches Hall of Fame

Peoria High School graduate Dick Jamieson was not only one of Bradley University's top quarterbacks, but perhaps was also one of the most successful coaches to come from the Peoria area.

As a player, Dick won national honors at Bradley University as Coach Billy Stone's most prolific quarterback. In 1956, he gained 1,925 yards in total offense in 240 plays, including 1,796 passing yards, completing 95 of 192 passes for 21 touchdowns. This record led the NCAA College Division in total yards and was second for completed passes. Dick’s 1,796 passing yards actually led all of college football that season, over Stanford's John Brodie with 1,642 and Notre Dame's Paul Hornung with 1,337. At the end of his sophomore year, after two seasons at Bradley, Dick signed a pro baseball contract with Pittsburgh and played two seasons of minor league baseball.

In 1959, he signed with the Baltimore Colts of the NFL and spent three seasons in pro football, including two with the AFL’s New York Titans, who later became the Jets.

Dick then returned to Peoria and became head football coach at his high school alma mater for six seasons, posting a record of 39-20-1. His offensive acumen caught the attention of the University of Missouri, which hired him and he advanced to become offensive coordinator.

He was hired as head coach at Indiana State University, and after two seasons became running backs coach or the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL. He would become offensive coordinator for the Cardinals, reprising that role after the team moved to Arizona. He also spent time as offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Colts and as an assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles.