Rick Black
| Date of birth: | 1943 |
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| Place of birth: | Ottawa, Ontario |
Career information | |
| Position(s): | Fullback / Punter |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| College: | Mount Allison University |
Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1963-1968 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
Career highlights and awards | |
| Awards: | 1963 - Gruen Trophy |
| Honors: | Grey Cup champion - 1968 |
Rick Black is a former award winning Fullback and Grey Cup Champion in the Canadian Football League
A graduate of Mount Allison University, Black joined the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1963. He was the starting punter during his rookie season (79 punts for a 36.9 yard average)[1] and on the strength of his kicking won the Gruen Trophy as best rookie in the East (this at a time when only Canadians were eligible for the award.) He later developed into a reliable reserve fullback, his best year being 1965 when he rushed for 480 yards.[2] In total, he rushed for 1309 yards, caught 28 passes and scored 12 touchdowns. In his final season the Riders were Grey Cup champions.
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