Dick Alban
American football player (1929-2016)
Richard Herbert Alban (January 17, 1929 – April 8, 2016) was an American football defensive back. He played eight seasons for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). Alban played college football at Northwestern University, where he was used at halfback and on defense.[1]
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 17, 1929 Hanover, Pennsylvania | ||||||||
| Died: | April 8, 2016 (aged 87) Newtown Township, Pennsylvania | ||||||||
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| High school: | La Porte (IN) | ||||||||
| College: | Northwestern | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1952 / Round: 9 / Pick: 103 | ||||||||
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Alban was drafted in the ninth round of the 1952 NFL Draft and started all 12 games for the Redskins his rookie year. His best season came in 1954, where he finished second in the league in interceptions with nine and was selected to his only Pro Bowl. He was traded to the Steelers in 1956 and retired after the 1959 campaign.[2][3]
References change
- ↑ "Cats Claw Colgate". The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald. Associated Press. November 19, 1949. p. 19. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ↑ "Janowitz Late for East Drills". Ludington Daily News. Associated Press. December 21, 1951. p. 7. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ↑ "Weatherall and Alban Added to North Roster". The Milwaukee Journal. Associated Press. December 10, 1951. p. 23. Retrieved 29 June 2013.[permanent dead link]
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