Dick McKissack

James Richard McKissack (February 10, 1926 August 28, 1982) was a professional American football player and later a politician. Born in San Antonio, Texas, McKissack played college football for Southern Methodist University. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 5th round (64th overall) of the 1950 NFL Draft. He played for one season (1952) at defensive back for the Dallas Texans[2] He later served in the Texas House of Representatives (1965-1973).[3]

Dick McKissack
Born:(1926-02-10)February 10, 1926
San Antonio, Texas
Died:August 28, 1982(1982-08-28) (aged 56)
Career information
Position(s)Defensive back
CollegeSouthern Methodist
NFL draft1950 / Round: 5 / Pick: 64
Drafted byLos Angeles Rams[1]
Career history
As player
1952Dallas Texans

References

  1. "1950 Los Angeles Rams". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2010. Retrieved July 17, 2020.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. Dick McKissack NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  3. "Dick McKissack". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved May 6, 2013.


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