Dick Fishel
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New York, New York
Los Angeles, California
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 19, 1909 New York, New York |
| Died | August 12, 1972 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Morris (Bronx, New York) |
| College | Syracuse |
| Career history | |
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Richard W. Fishel (September 19, 1909 – August 12, 1972) was an American football player.
Fishel was born in New York, New York, in 1909. He played college football as a fullback and quarterback for the Syracuse Orange football teams from 1930 to 1932.[1][2]
Fishel also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a fullback and wingback for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He appeared in tn NFL games, two as a starter, during the 1933 and 1934 seasons. He had 22 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown. He also completed three of seven passes for 50 yards with one interception.[1] He also played for the Bay Parkway team in 1934.[3]
After his playing career ended, Fishel became a "pioneer in radio and television sports announcing." He later operated an advertising and promotions firm and also served as a director of the North American Hotel Corp. He died in August 1972 at age 52 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.[4]
