| Number | 9, 74, 60, 57 |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker, guard, center |
| Birth date | October 31, 1926 |
| Birth place | Sidney, Ohio, U.S. |
| Death date | September 23, 1997 (aged 70) |
| Death place | Sidney, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 0 |
| Weight lb | 216 |
| High school | Sidney |
| College | Ohio State |
| Draftyear | 1948 |
| Draftround | 10 |
| Draftpick | 83 |
| Pastteams |
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| Highlights | |
| Statlabel 1 | Games played |
| Statvalue 1 | 84 |
| Statlabel 2 | Games started |
| Statvalue 2 | 53 |
| Statlabel 3 | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue 3 | 8 |
| Pfr | FlanDi20 |
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.[1] He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 10th round of the 1948 NFL draft.[2] 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.[3]
Honors
The Flanagan Sports Complex in Sidney is named after him.[4]
The Sidney High School football MVP trophy is named after Flanagan and his jersey number has been retired by the school.[5]
References
- ^ Pendleton, Marc (August 9, 2017). "Sidney football: Top 7 players in Yellow Jackets history". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ "1948 Ohio State Buckeyes Draft". 247Sports. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Page, Joseph S. (2014). "1952 NFL—The Lions Texas Connections". Pro Football Championships Before the Super Bowl: A Year-by-Year History, 1926-1965. McFarland & Company. pp. 124–128. ISBN 978-0-7864-5785-4. Retrieved May 26, 2022. – via Google Books
- ^ "Facilities: Flanagan Sports Complex". Sidneyoh.com. City of Sydney. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Ross, Dave (May 20, 2022). "Sports Extra with Dave Ross: SHS football: 32 and 13 will soon join 27". Sidney Daily News. Retrieved May 26, 2022.