Dick Anderson


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Position: DB
Date of Birth: February 10, 1946
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 196 lbs
First Team: MIA (1968)
Last Team: MIA (1977)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Dick Anderson - Career Overview

Position: Defensive Back (DB)
Date of Birth: February 10, 1946

Career History

  • Team: Miami Dolphins (MIA)
    Years Active: 1968 - 1977

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Super Bowl Champion: Anderson was a key member of the Miami Dolphins team that won Super Bowl VII (1972) and Super Bowl VIII (1973).
  • Pro Bowl Selections: He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1972, showcasing his skills as one of the league's top defensive backs.
  • First-Team All-Pro: Anderson earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 1972, recognizing him as one of the best players in his position that season.
  • Defensive Stats: Over his career, he recorded a total of 27 interceptions and 3 touchdowns, contributing significantly to the Dolphins' defense.
  • Part of the Perfect Season: Anderson was an integral member of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the only team in NFL history to complete a season with a perfect record (14-0) and win the Super Bowl.

Legacy

Dick Anderson is remembered as one of the stalwarts of the Miami Dolphins' defense during their dominant years in the early 1970s. His contributions to the team's success, particularly during their historic perfect season, have solidified his place in NFL history.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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