Dick Blanchard

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]

Dick Blanchard
No. 49
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1949-01-17) January 17, 1949
Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Rich Central
College:Tulsa
Undrafted:1972
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

References

  1. Bill Connors (September 25, 1969). "Sports of the World". Tulsa World. p. 2D. Retrieved February 4, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Dick Blanchard will keep ball he intercepted". The Sedalia Democrat. Associated Press. November 30, 1971. p. 11. Retrieved February 4, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Dean Clark (September 25, 1973). "Focus on football". Tulsa World. p. 2B. Retrieved February 4, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Dick Blanchard". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
  5. Charlie Vincent (June 11, 1974). "5 more Wheels sign, 4 from CFL". Detroit Free Press. p. 1C. Retrieved February 4, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Wheels look for help from Canadian vets". The Times Herald. Associated Press. June 11, 1974. p. 1B. Retrieved February 4, 2024 via Newspapers.com.


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