About Dick Flanagan
Lived 1927 – 1997 (aged 69). Dick Flanagan was an American american football player.
Richard E. Flanagan (October 31, 1927 – September 27, 1997) was a National Football League (NFL) center who played eight seasons. Flanagan played high school football for Sidney High School and college football for Ohio State University. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 10th round of the 1948 NFL draft. He played running back in college and his first year with the Bears. He also played linebacker and offensive guard during his professional career. Flanagan was a member of the Detroit Lions team that defeated the Cleveland Browns to win the 1952 NFL Championship.
Honors The Flanagan Sports Complex in Sidney is named after him.
The Sidney High School football MVP trophy is named after Flanagan and his jersey number has been retired by the school.
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Who was Dick Flanagan?
American football player (1927-1997)
When was Dick Flanagan born?
Dick Flanagan was born on 31 October 1927 in Sidney.
When did Dick Flanagan die?
Dick Flanagan died on 23 September 1997 in Sidney.
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Dick Flanagan was an american football player.
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Dick Flanagan was American.
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