Richard Blair Modzelewski was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns.
11 Facts About Dick Modzelewski
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Dick Modzelewski served as interim head coach of the Browns in the final game of the 1977 season.
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Dick Modzelewski was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
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Dick Modzelewski joined his brother, Ed, and played college football at the University of Maryland.
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Dick Modzelewski would keep that status for the next three years, winning All-American honors as both a junior and senior, while capturing the 1952 Outland Trophy.
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Dick Modzelewski was traded, this time twice in a four-day span.
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Dick Modzelewski served as a scout for the Browns in 1967, then joined the team's on-field staff the following year as defensive line coach.
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Dick Modzelewski spent two years in that role until announcing his retirement.
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Dick Modzelewski played and started in 8 NFL championship games.
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Dick Modzelewski was an NFL Champion twice with the 1956 New York Giants and 1964 Cleveland Browns.
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Dick Modzelewski has been a player in more NFL championship games than just about any player in NFL history.