About Dick Fishel
Lived 1909 – 1972 (aged 62). Dick Fishel was an American american football player.
Richard W. Fishel (September 19, 1909 – August 12, 1972) was an American football player.
Fishel was born in New York, New York, in 1909. He played college football as a fullback and quarterback for the Syracuse Orange football teams from 1930 to 1932.
Fishel also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a fullback and wingback for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He appeared in tn NFL games, two as a starter, during the 1933 and 1934 seasons. He had 22 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown. He also completed three of seven passes for 50 yards with one interception.
After his playing career ended, Fishel became a "pioneer in radio and television sports announcing." He later operated an advertising and promotions firm and also served as a director of the North American Hotel Corp. He died in August 1972 at age 52 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
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Who was Dick Fishel?
American football player
When was Dick Fishel born?
Dick Fishel was born on 19 September 1909 in New York City.
When did Dick Fishel die?
Dick Fishel died on 12 August 1972.
What was Dick Fishel's occupation?
Dick Fishel was an american football player.
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Dick Fishel was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Fishel. https://biography.guide/dick-fishel/
MLA: "Dick Fishel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-fishel/.
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