Dick Blanchard Explained

Dick Blanchard
Position:Linebacker
Number:49
Birth Date:17 January 1949
Birth Place:Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:225
High School:Rich Central
College:Tulsa
Undraftedyear:1972
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:1
Pfr:BlanDi20

Richard L. Blanchard (born January 17, 1949) is a former linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Tulsa[1] [2] and later played professionally with the New England Patriots during the 1972 NFL season.[3] [4] After being cut by the Patriots and sitting out the 1973 season,[5] he signed with the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Bill Connors . Sports of the World . 4 February 2024 . . 25 September 1969 . 2D . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Dick Blanchard will keep ball he intercepted . 4 February 2024 . . . 30 November 1971 . 11 . Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Dean Clark . Focus on football . 4 February 2024 . . 25 September 1973 . 2B . Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: Dick Blanchard. Pro-Football-Reference.com. 2011-02-04.
  5. News: Charlie Vincent . 5 more Wheels sign, 4 from CFL . 4 February 2024 . . 11 June 1974 . 1C . Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Wheels look for help from Canadian vets . 4 February 2024 . . . 11 June 1974 . 1B . Newspapers.com.