Dick Todd (football)
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| Richard S. Todd | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 2, 1914 |
| Place of birth | Thrall, Texas |
| Date of death | November 9, 1999 |
| Position(s) | FB, DB |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1939-1942, 1945-1948 | Washington Redskins |
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.
[edit] References
- The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia, Sterling Publishing Co., 2006.
| Boston Braves/Washington Redskins Head Coaches |
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| Wray • Dietz • Casey • Flaherty • Bergman • DeGroot • Edwards • Whelchel • Ball • Todd • Lambeau • Kuharich • Nixon • McPeak • Graham • Lombardi • Austin • Allen • Pardee • Gibbs • Petitbon • Turner • Robiskie • Schottenheimer • Spurrier • Gibbs |
| Preceded by Herman Ball |
Washington Redskins Head Coaches 1951 |
Succeeded by Curly Lambeau |
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