| Birth Date: | 1927 10, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Sidney, Ohio, U.S. |
| Position1: | Center |
| College: | Ohio State |
| Nfldraftedyear: | 1948 |
| Nfldraftedround: | 10 / Pick 83 |
| Playing Years1: | 1948–1949 |
| Playing Team1: | Chicago Bears |
| Playing Years2: | 1950–1952 |
| Playing Team2: | Detroit Lions |
| Playing Years3: | 1953–1955 |
| Playing Team3: | Pittsburgh Steelers |
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| Databasefootball: | FLANADIC01 |
Richard E. Flanagan (October 31, 1927 – September 27, 1997) was a National Football League (NFL) center who played eight seasons. Flanagan played high school football for Sidney High School and college football for Ohio State University.[1] He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 10th round of the 1948 NFL draft.[2] He played running back in college and his first year with the Bears. He also played linebacker and offensive guard during his professional career.
Flanagan was a member of the Detroit Lions team that defeated the Cleveland Browns to win the 1952 NFL Championship.[3]
The Flanagan Sports Complex in Sidney is named after him.[4]
The Sidney High School football MVP trophy is named after Flanagan and his jersey number has been retired by the school.[5]