About Dick Booth
Lived 1918 – 1987 (aged 69). Dick Booth was an American american football player.
Richard Thomas Booth (July 13, 1918 – November 25, 1987) was an American football player who played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions in 1941 and 1945.
Booth was born in Newell, WV, before moving to East Liverpool, OH where he played high school football alongside his brother Bill, who would go on to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Dick Booth played college football at Western Reserve from 1938 to 1941, where he was instrumental in the 1941 Sun Bowl victory against Arizona State.
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Who was Dick Booth?
American football player (1918-1987)
When was Dick Booth born?
Dick Booth was born on 13 July 1918 in Newell.
When did Dick Booth die?
Dick Booth died on 25 November 1987 in East Liverpool.
What was Dick Booth's occupation?
Dick Booth was an american football player.
What nationality was Dick Booth?
Dick Booth was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Booth. https://biography.guide/dick-booth/
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