Anthony Charles Dickerson was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills.
13 Facts About Anthony Dickerson
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Anthony Dickerson began his college career at Henderson County Junior College, where he was a Junior College All-American and an All-conference linebacker in 1976.
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In 1977, Anthony Dickerson transferred to Southern Methodist University where he was named co-captain and a starter at linebacker, finishing with 136 tackles, one safety, one caused fumble, and one blocked kick.
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Anthony Dickerson had a game against Ohio State University where he recorded 32 tackles.
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Meyer was quoted as saying "I haven't been around that long, but Anthony Dickerson was the greatest linebacker I have ever coached".
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Anthony Dickerson made the team because he was one of the fastest linebackers in the NFL.
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Anthony Dickerson posted 41 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles, one sack and one fumble recovery.
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Anthony Dickerson was named the Cowboys special teams player of the year.
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Anthony Dickerson had 2 interceptions against the San Francisco 49ers and caused 2 fumbles on special teams against the Seattle Seahawks, that led to 2 touchdowns.
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Anthony Dickerson played on the nickel defense, registering 39 tackles, 4 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries.
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Anthony Dickerson finished with 114 tackles, 81 solo tackles, 6 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, one interception and 10.5 sacks, the most ever by a linebacker in franchise history.
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Anthony Dickerson entered the 1984 season as a rising star, but the team decided to alternate him with first round draft choice Billy Cannon Jr.
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Anthony Dickerson was limited in the preseason with a shoulder injury.