| Position | Linebacker |
|---|---|
| Number | 49 |
| Birth date | January 17, 1949 (age 77) |
| Birth place | Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 3 |
| Weight lbs | 225 |
| High school | Rich Central |
| College | Tulsa |
| Undraftedyear | 1972 |
| Pastteams | |
| Statlabel 1 | Interceptions |
| Statvalue 1 | 1 |
| Pfr | BlanDi20 |
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[1][2] and later played professionally with the New England Patriots during the 1972 NFL season.[3][4] After being cut by the Patriots and sitting out the 1973 season,[5] he signed with the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974.[6]
References
- ^ Bill Connors (25 September 1969). "Sports of the World". Tulsa World. p. 2D. Retrieved 4 February 2024. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Dick Blanchard will keep ball he intercepted". The Sedalia Democrat. Associated Press. 30 November 1971. p. 11. Retrieved 4 February 2024. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Dean Clark (25 September 1973). "Focus on football". Tulsa World. p. 2B. Retrieved 4 February 2024. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Dick Blanchard". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
- ^ Charlie Vincent (11 June 1974). "5 more Wheels sign, 4 from CFL". Detroit Free Press. p. 1C. Retrieved 4 February 2024. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Wheels look for help from Canadian vets". The Times Herald. Associated Press. 11 June 1974. p. 1B. Retrieved 4 February 2024. – via Newspapers.com