Richard "Bill" Armstrong was the seventh head college football coach for the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for three seasons, from 1897 until 1899. His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 20 wins, 5 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 12th at United States Naval Academy in total wins and second at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (0.800). He was born in Connecticut in 1873.