Chuck Dicus
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | October 2, 1948 Odessa, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Garland (Garland, Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | Arkansas | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1971 / round: 7 / pick: 169 | ||||||||
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Charles Wayne Dicus (born October 2, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for two seasons with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Dicus played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He later served as president of the Razorback Foundation, the private organization that raises funds for school athletic endeavors, for 17 years.
College career
[edit]Dicus played wide receiver for the Razorbacks from 1968 to 1970, ending his career as the top receiver in team history at the time. His totals of 118 catches and 1854 yards still rank as the eighth best career totals for the team.[1] Arkansas had a 28–5 record in the years he played.
Dicus was selected All-Southwest Conference in each of his three seasons and received first team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association in his junior year and the AFCA, Associated Press and Walter Camp Foundation after his senior season.[2]
In his junior season, Dicus was chosen Most Valuable Player in the 1969 Sugar Bowl after catching 12 passes for 169 yards and the game's only touchdown. He also played in the 1970 Hula Bowl and the All-American Game after completing his college playing eligibility.
Dicus was inducted into the Razorback Hall of Honor in 1993 and selected a member of the school's All-Century Team in 1994.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Dicus's career in the National Football League spanned two seasons with the San Diego Chargers and one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His career totals included 24 receptions for 319 yards and three touchdowns.
Post-playing career
[edit]After ending his professional football career, Dicus joined the staff of Richard Williamson at the University of Memphis, then known as Memphis State University. He also sold real estate in the off-season.[3]
In 1991, Dicus became president of the Razorback Foundation, a position he would hold until his sudden ouster in October 2008.
Dicus was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 12, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 28, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Schaeffer, R. (2005). Game of My Life: Memorable Stories of Razorback Football. Sports Publishing, LLC. p. 62. ISBN 9781582619880. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- 1948 births
- Living people
- American football wide receivers
- Arkansas Razorbacks football players
- Memphis Tigers football coaches
- San Diego Chargers players
- All-American college football players
- College Football Hall of Fame inductees
- Garland High School alumni
- Players of American football from Garland, Texas
- Players of American football from Odessa, Texas