Dick Stevens (born February 23, 1948) is a former American football offensive tackle who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
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| Born: | (1948-02-23) February 23, 1948 (age 74) | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Dublin (Dublin, Texas) | ||||
| College: | Baylor | ||||
| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 13 / Pick: 318 | ||||
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Stevens "Tuck" was born and raised in Dublin, Texas where he attended Dublin High School. He was named All-District at both end and defensive tackle for three consecutive seasons and was named All-State and an All-American as a senior. Stevens was recruited by every school in the Southwest Conference and opted to play at Baylor where his uncle, Gordon Hollon, had played.[1]
Stevens played defensive tackle on Baylor's freshman team before moving to offensive tackle. In his three years as a letterman, the Bears won four total games. Stevens was a unanimous All-SWC selection as a junior and was named a preseason All-American going into his senior year.[2] He missed part of his senior season sue to a knee injury.[3] Stevens was inducted into the Baylor Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014.[4]
Stevens was selected in the 13th round of the 1970 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.[5] He was a member of the team for five seasons before retiring due to knee injuries.[6]
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