Dick was a 3-sport letterman at Warren Area High School, earning 10 total in wrestling, football, and baseball. In 1964-65, his senior year, Dick was an All-State honorable mention in football and a Section champion in wrestling. In 1965, he became the 1st county wrestler to reach the PIAA state finals, finishing runner-up. Dick was awarded a full 4-year scholarship to Arizona State University in wrestling. At ASU, he was a 4-year letterman and twice was selected a team captain for the Sun Devils.
