Flanagan on a 1955 Bowman football card | |
Born: | Sidney, Ohio, U.S. | October 31, 1927
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Died: | September 27, 1997 | (aged 69)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Center |
College | Ohio State |
NFL draft | 1948 / Round: 10 / Pick 83 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1948–1949 | Chicago Bears |
1950–1952 | Detroit Lions |
1953–1955 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Richard E. Flanagan (October 31, 1927 in Sidney, Ohio – September 27, 1997) was a National Football League center who played eight seasons. Flanagan played high school football for Sidney High School and college football for Ohio State University.[1] He was drafted 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]
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]