Richard Neugass

Richard Neugass has been a longtime Osher at Dartmouth volunteer and has given several sports-related Osher courses. 

Greatest Sports Players of All Time (GOATs) (Fall Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials:

Rich and Scott were very well prepared for each session and demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject. They did an amazing amount of research, especially in gathering video of so many achievements in sports!!

I love sports and this course was very much to my liking.

Josh Gibson or Ty Cobb? African Americans in Baseball, 1860 - Present (Spring Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials:

Richard invested great effort in designing the course so that we the participants could benefit most from the material.

Lively presentation and discussion. Richard neatly facilitated an engaging discussion. Fun and educational.

The Beatles Weren’t Really So Great! (Or were they?) (Fall Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

It surpassed expectations—a fascinating eye opener about the special features of those old familiar Beatles songs that I never noticed.

His knowledge was extraordinary.

Got My GOAT? The Best Competitors in Major Sports (Fall Term 2023) 

Participant Testimonials:

Richard had done extensive research and brought in very good backup material. 

Great group of guys and great discussions, led by the study group leader

Great Rivalries in Sport (Winter Term 2023) 

Participant Testimonials:

Richard is a serious sports fan, as were all the participants. That's what made the class so much fun!!

Exceeded my expectations - the class became collegial, funny, and really enjoyable.

Sports in the Modern World: What, Why, and How? (Fall Term 2022)

Participant Testimonials: 

This was a wonderful course. Richard Neugass is a superb leader — he prepares well, guides us through each class well, is knowledgeable, and most importantly he engages his audience fluidly by asking questions and encouraging class interaction. 

Richard covered many different sports and provided facts on various aspects (salaries, pros and cons of competition) He highlighted many of the famous players in a variety of sports.