Dick Sheridan obituary was shared on Friday, July 7, 2023, on a social media platform by the official NC State Football. He died on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Sheridan peacefully passed away at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, near his Garden City Beach residence.

However, no cause of death has been shared yet with the public.

The NC State Football shared the news on Twitter. They wrote, “NC State football and all of Wolfpack Nation mourn the loss of Hall of Fame Coach Dick Sheridan. You were a true diamond, Coach Sheridan.”

From 1986 to 1992, Sheridan served as the head coach for the Wolfpack. Before his tenure at NC State, he established a dominant Division I-AA team at Furman. He even defeated the Pack twice during that period.

Dave Doeren, Wolfpack coach, said, “I have such great respect for coach Sheridan and am saddened to hear this news. He did so much to build the football program at NC. State and impacted many players, coaches and staff during his time as coach. I enjoyed getting to know him during my time here.”

He arrived at NC State and immediately planned a remarkable turnaround for the program. In his opening season, the team achieved an impressive 8-3-1 overall record, including a 5-2 standing in the ACC.

It secured a spot in the Peach Bowl. This achievement was particularly impressive considering the Wolfpack’s previous streak of three consecutive 3-8 seasons.

Following a 4-7 season in 1987, Sheridan ensured that NC State never experienced another losing season under his guidance. The team triumphed in the Peach Bowl in 1988 and achieved nine victories in both 1991 and 1992.

Dick Sheridan remarkable career with NC State

During his seven seasons, Sheridan’s record at NC State stood at 52-29-3. The team earned six bowl game appearances and garnered recognition in the Top 25 rankings on three occasions.

One of his earliest activities as the lead trainer was presenting the cherished “diamond” logo, which he had once used at Furman. 

Wolfpack fans respected him, especially for his team’s success against their archrivals, the North Carolina Tar Heels. 

As a matter of fact, the Wolfpack stole victory in six out of the seven games during Sheridan’s span.

At the age of 51, Sheridan made the difficult decision to step away from coaching in June 1993. 

Citing health issues and influenced by the recent passing of his close friend, Wolfpack basketball coach Jim Valvano, he chose to prioritize his well-being. 

He did not pursue any coaching opportunities after that.

Mike O’Cain, who played for Sheridan in high school and succeeded him as the Wolfpack’s coach, said that Sheridan was just a remarkable coach. 

He also believed in his role as a strict disciplinarian, and he was a perfectionist. Mike further said that they would practice a play 150 times a week.

Sheridan received the prestigious Bobby Dodd College Football Coach of the Year award during his initial season at NC. State. 

His remarkable achievements were further recognized in 2020 when he was inducted into the esteemed College Football Hall of Fame.

Hailing from Augusta, Georgia, Sheridan embarked on his college coaching journey at Furman in 1978. 

His leadership propelled the Paladins to the Division I-AA (now known as the Football Championship Subdivision) title game in 1985.

Clay Hendrix, a Furman coach who also played for Sheridan’s Paladins, said, “He was such a special man, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Sheridan family.”

After retiring from coaching, Sheridan ventured into entrepreneurship, owning multiple sporting goods stores. Additionally, he dedicated his efforts to real estate in the Myrtle Beach region.

Dick Sheridan obituary did not reveal the cause of death. His funeral services are also not shared with the public yet.