University of Maine at Farmington

Dick Meader is a 1968 UMF graduate, and was a member of the men's basketball team.

As a freshman, Dick set a New England college record, sinking 19 straight free throws en route to, what was at the time, a school record of 40 points.  His sophomore year was Len MacPhee's first as a coach.   The result was the second best team record in the University's modern day history.   Dick went on to set the school record for most points in a career.  He was selected to the first Maine College All-Star team during his senior year. 

Dick retired as the Head Coach of the men's basketball team in 2020 having won 513 career games, including 353 at Farmington.