American football player
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | (1949-01-17) January 17, 1949 (age 76) Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Rich Central | ||||
| College: | Tulsa | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1972 | ||||
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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 and later played professionally with the New England Patriots during the 1972 NFL season. After being cut by the Patriots and sitting out the 1973 season, he signed with the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974.
References
- Bill Connors (September 25, 1969). "Sports of the World". Tulsa World. p. 2D. Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
- "Dick Blanchard will keep ball he intercepted". The Sedalia Democrat. Associated Press. November 30, 1971. p. 11. Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
- Dean Clark (September 25, 1973). "Focus on football". Tulsa World. p. 2B. Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
- "Dick Blanchard". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
- Charlie Vincent (June 11, 1974). "5 more Wheels sign, 4 from CFL". Detroit Free Press. p. 1C. Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
- "Wheels look for help from Canadian vets". The Times Herald. Associated Press. June 11, 1974. p. 1B. Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
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