Richard W. Fishel (September 19, 1909 – August 12, 1972) was an American football player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | September 19, 1909 New York, New York |
| Died: | August 12, 1972 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Morris (Bronx, New York) |
| College: | Syracuse |
| Position: | Back |
| Career history | |
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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]
References
edit- ^ a b "Dick Fishel". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ "Hanson Puts Fishel At Quarterback in Heavy Orange Drill". Democrat and Chronicle. September 21, 1932. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fishel Signed By Parkway Eleven". Times Union. November 1, 1934. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Richard Fishel". Arizona Republic. August 15, 1972. p. 40 – via Newspapers.com.