Dick McKissack

Dick McKissack
Date of birth (1926-02-10)February 10, 1926
Place of birth San Antonio, Texas
Date of death August 28, 1982(1982-08-28) (aged 56)
Career information
Position(s) Defensive back
College Southern Methodist University
NFL draft 1950 / Round: 5
Career history
As player
1952 Dallas Texans

James Richard "Dick" McKissack (February 10, 1926 August 28, 1982) was a professional American football player and later a politician. Born in San Antonio, Texas, McKissack played college football for Southern Methodist University. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 5th round (64th overall) of the 1950 NFL Draft. He played for one season (1952) at defensive back for the Dallas Texans[1] He later served in the Texas House of Representatives (1965-1973).[2]

References

  1. Dick McKissack NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  2. "Dick McKissack". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved May 6, 2013.


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