Dick Todd (football)

NFLretired
name=Dick Todd


position=Fullback
Defensive back
Punt returner
number=41
birthdate=birth date|1914|10|2|mf=y
Thrall, Texas
deathdate=death date and age|1999|11|9|1914|10|2
Bryan, Texas
debutyear=1939
finalyear=1948
draftyear=1939
draftround=5
draftpick=38
college=Texas A&M
teams=As Player
* Washington Redskins (1939-1942)
* Washington Redskins (1945-1948)As Coach
* Washington Redskins (1951)
stat1label=Offensive yards
stat1value=3,399
stat2label=Interceptions
stat2value=16
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=34
nfl=TOD189846
highlights=
* 2x Pro Bowl selection (1940, 1942)

Richard S. Todd (October 2, 1914 – November 9, 1999) was an American football player and coach for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.

During his eight-year playing career between 1939 and 1948, Todd played both offense and defense as a fullback and defensive back. In his career, Todd had 1573 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing; and 1826 yards and 20 touchdowns receiving. He also scored two touchdowns on punt returns.

Todd was named interim coach of the Redskins for nine games in the 1951 season, amassing a 5-4 record.

He played college football at Texas A&M University.

References

#"The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia", Sterling Publishing Co., 2006.