Dick Jorgensen
| Dick Jorgensen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Richard M. Jorgensen April 12, 1934 Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 1990 (aged 56) Urbana, Illinois |
| Cause of death | Rare blood disorder |
| Resting place | Bailey Memorial Cemetery Tolono, Illinois |
| Alma mater |
University of Wisconsin, 1956 Neenah High School, 1952 |
| Occupation | Bank president, NFL referee |
| Known for | NFL referee, civic leader |
| Board member of |
United Way, chamber of commerce, country club |
| Spouse(s) | Adlon Dohme Jorgensen (m.1959–1990, his death) |
| Children | 3 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Ole B. Jorgensen (1904–1988) Edith B. Small Jorgensen (1905–1998) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |
 United States
|
| Service/branch |
 U.S. Navy
|
| Years of service | 1956–1958 |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
Richard M. "Dick" Jorgensen (April 12, 1934 – October 10, 1990) was an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) for 22 years, through the 1989 season, the last 19 years as a referee.
Jorgensen's officiating career was highlighted by being selected to referee Super Bowl XXIV in January 1990. He was an alternate official for Super Bowl VIII in 1974 and Super Bowl XV in 1981.
Born and raised in Neenah, Wisconsin, southwest of Green Bay, Jorgensen was a three-sport athlete at Neenah High School, where he starred in football and tennis. His primary sport was basketball, played under longtime head coach Ole Jorgensen (1904–1988), his father. His mother Edith also worked at the school, as a physical education teacher. In Jorgensen's senior year in 1952, Neenah advanced to the state semifinals in basketball. and he was selected for the all-state team.
A 6-foot (1.83 m) shooting guard, Jorgensen played college basketball in the Big Ten Conference at the University of Wisconsin in Madison under hall of fame head coach Bud Foster. He was captain of the Badgers his senior year in 1956, graduated and served two years in the U.S. Navy, and married Adlon Dohme in 1959.
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