Dick Scott (American football)
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PositionCenter
BornNovember 24, 1924
Highland Falls, New York, U.S.
Highland Falls, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 20, 2012 (aged 87)
Maryland, U.S.
Maryland, U.S.
High schoolHighland Falls
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 24, 1924 Highland Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 2012 (aged 87) Maryland, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Highland Falls |
| College | Navy |
| NFL draft | 1948: 13th round, 113th overall pick |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Richard Underhill Scott (November 24, 1924 – August 20, 2012) was an American football player for the Navy Midshipmen. Scott was selected twice to the first team All-American team. He was selected first team All-America in 1945, second team in 1946, then selected again to first team in 1947. He was then drafted in the 13th round by the Chicago Bears with the 113th overall pick in the 1948 NFL draft. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987. He also earned varsity letters in basketball and lacrosse at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Scott graduated from Highland Falls (NY) High School in 1942.
