Richard Hubert Bruck (December 26, 1914 – 1991) was an American mathematician best known for his work in the field of algebra, especially in its relation to projective geometry and combinatorics. Bruck studied at the University of Toronto, where he received his doctorate in 1940 under the supervision of Richard Brauer.He spent most his career as a professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison, advising at least 31 doctoral students. Dick Bruck and his wife Helen were supporters of the fine arts. They were patrons of the regional American Players Theatre in Wisconsin.