Dick Hudson (American football, born 1898)

Richard Hudson (October 7, 1898 – ), sometimes known by the nickname "Super Six", was an American football player. He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Minneapolis Marines in 1923 and for the Hammond Pros in 1925 and 1926. He appeared in eight NFL games, seven as a starter.[1][2] He was among the early African Americans to play in the NFL and one of only 13 African-Americans to play in the league prior to World War II.[3]

Dick Hudson
Personal information
Born:(1898-10-07)October 7, 1898
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Position:Back
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:8

References

  1. "Dick Hudson". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  2. "Dick Hudson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  3. "Pioneers, Milestones and Firsts". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
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