Dick Todd (football)
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| Dick Todd | |
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| Position(s): Fullback Defensive back Punt returner |
Jersey #(s): 41 |
| Born: October 2, 1914 Thrall, Texas |
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| Died: November 9, 1999 (aged 85) Bryan, Texas |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1939–1948 | |
| NFL Draft: 1939 / Round: 5 / Pick: 38 | |
| College: Texas A&M | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Offensive yards | 3,399 |
| Interceptions | 16 |
| Touchdowns | 34 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
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Richard S. Todd (October 2, 1914 – November 9, 1999) was an American football player and coach for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.
During his eight-year playing career between 1939 and 1948, Todd played both offense and defense as a fullback and defensive back. In his career, Todd had 1573 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing; and 1826 yards and 20 touchdowns receiving. He also scored two touchdowns on punt returns.
Todd was named interim coach of the Redskins for nine games in the 1951 season, amassing a 5-4 record.
He played college football at Texas A&M University.
[edit] References
- The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia, Sterling Publishing Co., 2006.
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| Preceded by Herman Ball |
Washington Redskins Head Coaches 1951 |
Succeeded by Curly Lambeau |
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Categories: Defensive back, pre-1930 birth stubs | Running back, pre-1940 birth stubs | American football coach stubs | 1914 births | 1999 deaths | People from Williamson County, Texas | American football defensive backs | American football fullbacks | Texas A&M Aggies football players | Washington Redskins players | Washington Redskins coaches
