Dick McCabe (American football)

Richie McCabe

No. 24, 22, 0, 25, 45
Position	Safety
Personal information
Born	(1933-03-12)March 12, 1933 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 4, 1983(1983-01-04) (aged 49) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	North Catholic (Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania)
College	Pittsburgh
NFL draft	1955 (22nd round, 258th overall pick)
Career history
Playing
Pittsburgh Steelers (1955, 1957–1958) Washington Redskins (1959) Buffalo Bills (1960–1961)
Coaching
Buffalo Bills (1966-1968) Defensive backs Oakland Raiders (1969-1970) Defensive backs Cleveland Browns (1971–1973) Defensive backs Cleveland Browns (1974–1975) Defensive coordinator Buffalo Bills (1976–1977) Defensive coordinator Denver Broncos (1978–1982) Defensive backs
Awards and highlights
First-team All-AFL (1960)
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Interceptions 9 Fumble recoveries 3 Total touchdowns 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Richard Paul McCabe (March 12, 1933 – January 4, 1983) was an American football safety who played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. McCabe played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Redskins. He also played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Buffalo Bills, making the Sporting News' AFL All-League team in 1960. He finished his playing career with the Bills in 1961, but he returned to the team in 1966 as defensive backfield coach. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

See also

• List of American Football League players