Curtis Dickey

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Curtis Dickey
Date of birth: November 27, 1956 (1956-11-27) (age 51)
Place of birth: Madisonville, Texas, United States
Career information
Position(s): Running back
Jersey №: 27, 33
College: Texas A&M
NFL Draft: 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick 5
Organizations
 As player:
1980-1985
1985-1986
Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts
Cleveland Browns
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Curtis Raymond Dickey (born November 27, 1956 in Madisonville, Texas), was a two-sport athlete at Texas A&M University where he was an outstanding running back in football and excelled in track and field, winning the NCAA championship in the 60 yard dash three times (1978-1980).

He also was a professional football player who was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the 1st round (5th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 213 lbs. running back from Texas A&M, Dickey played in 7 NFL seasons from 1980-1986. In 1980, he was a rookie sensation for Baltimore when he rushed for 11 touchdowns. His best year as a pro came during the 1983 season for the Colts when he rushed for 1,122 yards and 4 touchdowns. Plagued with injuries throughout his career, Dickey retired after the 1986 season with the Cleveland Browns.