Dick Todd (football)

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Dick Todd
Position(s):
Fullback
Defensive back
Punt returner		 Jersey #(s):
41
Born: October 2, 1914(1914-10-02)
Thrall, Texas
Died: November 9, 1999 (aged 85)
Bryan, Texas
Career Information
Year(s): 1939–1948
NFL Draft: 1939 / Round: 5 / Pick: 38
College: Texas A&M
Professional Teams

As Player

As Coach

  • Washington Redskins (1951)
Career Stats
Offensive yards     3,399
Interceptions     16
Touchdowns     34
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

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

  1. 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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