| Rick Slager | |
|---|---|
| College | Notre Dame |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Jersey # | 11 |
| Career | 1974–1976 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 1954 (age 69–70) Columbus, Ohio |
| High school | Upper Arlington High School |
| Bowl games | |
| 1976 Gator - Notre Dame 20, Penn State 9 | |
Richard R. Slager (born March 1954) was an American football quarterback and tennis player for Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio, and for the University of Notre Dame.[1] He was the chairman and CEO of VistaCare Hospice Services in Scottsdale, Arizona until March 2008.[2]
After backing up quarterback Tom Clements for two years at Notre Dame, Slager was named the starter by new head coach Dan Devine.[3] In an injury-plagued 1975 season, he completed 66 of 139 passes for 686 yards, often relieved by sophomore Joe Montana, en route to an 8-3 record. During his final season in 1976, Slager led the Irish to a 9-3 record and a top-20 ranking, completing 86 of 172 passes for 1,281 yards and 11 touchdowns.[4] After graduation, Slager served as a graduate assistant coach for three years while attending Notre Dame Law School.[1]
In 1988, Slager founded Karrington Health, Inc. in Bexley, Ohio.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Slager Remains Popular". Irish Sports Report. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Odyssey HealthCare Completes Acquisition of VistaCare, Inc". Odyssey Healthcare.
- ↑ Steele, Michael R. The Fighting Irish Football Encyclopedia. Champaign, IL: Sports Publishing LLC (2002). p.206-211
- ↑ Steele, Michael R. The Fighting Irish Football Encyclopedia. Champaign, IL: Sports Publishing LLC (2002). p.426