Dick Fishel

Richard W. Fishel (September 19, 1909 – August 12, 1972) was an American football player.

Dick Fishel
Personal information
Born:(1909-09-19)September 19, 1909
New York, New York
Died:August 12, 1972(1972-08-12) (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

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

  1. "Dick Fishel". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  2. "Hanson Puts Fishel At Quarterback in Heavy Orange Drill". Democrat and Chronicle. September 21, 1932. p. 26 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Fishel Signed By Parkway Eleven". Times Union. November 1, 1934. p. 12 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Richard Fishel". Arizona Republic. August 15, 1972. p. 40 via Newspapers.com.
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