11 Facts About Dick Bass

Richard Lee Bass was an American football fullback who played for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League from 1960 to 1969.

Dick Bass had a brother, professional athlete Norm Bass and a sister, Dorothy.

Dick Bass played football and other varsity sports for Vallejo High School in the old North Bay League.

Dick Bass blossomed as a three-sport star at Vallejo High, where he ran for 3,690 yards and scored 68 touchdowns in 18 games.

Dick Bass went on to star at College of the Pacific, now University of the Pacific.

Dick Bass was named to The Pigskin Club of Washington, DC National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor Roll.

Dick Bass rushed for 1,000 yards in a season two times.

Dick Bass finished his career with the Rams in 1969 with 5,417 yards rushing, the most among active players.

Dick Bass worked as a color analyst on Rams radio broadcasts from 1977 to 1986.

Dick Bass worked as executive director of the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce.

Dick Bass died at his home at age 68 in Norwalk, California.