Eldridge Dickey
Quarterback, American football player
1945 – 2000
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Who was Eldridge Dickey?
Eldridge Reno Dickey was an American football player. After playing for Tennessee State University from 1965–1968, he was drafted in 1968 by the Oakland Raiders in the 1st round as the 25th overall pick. Dickey became the first African-American quarterback selected in the first round by an AFL or NFL team. Despite a strong performance during training camp, Dickey was moved to wide receiver for the start of the season. He was never able to play at quarterback in an AFL or NFL game.
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- Born
- Dec 24, 1945
Houston - Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Tennessee State University
- Died
- May 22, 2000
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on July 23, 2013
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