Tex Richards

Robert "Tex" William Richards, Jr. (August 9, 1889 – November 7, 1918) was a football player on the University of Pittsburgh Panthers team from 1907 to 1910. He was the captain and fullback of the undefeated and unscored-upon team in the history of the University of Pittsburgh. That team, coached by Joseph H. Thompson was considered by many to be that season's national champion.

Richards was the son of Robert William Richards Sr. and Hannah Sarah Richards. Robert Sr., an American of Welsh descent, was a traveling bookseller in the Pacific Rim in the 1880s, when he met a Melbourne school teacher, Hannah Sarah Harrex. They were married in 1888.

Robert Jr. born was in Melbourne, Australia. He had three younger siblings: David John, Harry Charles and Ethlyn Ruth; Harry and Ethlyn died as children in Australia. Robert Sr., Hannah, Robert and David immigrated to U.S. in 1901 and settled in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania

Robert was a good student and a 1905 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School. His mother Hannah was Head of Household for Andrew Mellon, future US Secretary of the Treasury, and his family. For a time, Robert and David also worked for the Mellon family as bodyguards.

Robert graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was president of his class and a member of Alpha Alpha Fraternity. He was a four-year letterman in Track and Field and football. Robert's brother David also played on the 1909 and 1910 teams. Robert returned to Pitt to help with subsequent teams after 1910. He was an active alumnus, participating in dinners and events.

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