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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | September 27, 1945 San Pedro, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Pauls Valley (Pauls Valley, Oklahoma) | ||||||
| College: | Houston (1964–1966) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1967 / Round: 4 / Pick: 94 | ||||||
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Richard M. "Dickie" Post (born September 27, 1945) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played for the AFL's San Diego Chargers and was the UPI choice for AFL Rookie of the Year in 1967. Post was known as one of pro football's most elusive backs. In 2008, NFL films named him the ninth most elusive runner of all-time. He finished in the top five of AFL rushers for three consecutive years (1967–1969) and won the AFL rushing crown in 1969.
Football career
Post played college football for the Houston Cougars. He played professionally for the San Diego Chargers of the AFL from 1967 to 1969 and in their first season in the merged National Football League. During his San Diego stay, he played in two Pro Bowls in 1967 and 1969. His last year in the NFL was 1971, which he started by playing for the Denver Broncos and ended playing for the Houston Oilers.