Malcolm Richard Wood was an American football quarterback and coach who played college football at Auburn and professionally in the American Football League.
11 Facts About Dick Wood
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Dick Wood went on to help lead Auburn to an undefeated season in 1958.
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Dick Wood was drafted by the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League in 1959.
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Dick Wood never played for the Colts, and signed with the Denver Broncos of the American Football League as a free agent in 1962.
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Dick Wood then spent two seasons with the New York Jets, starting 12 games in each year.
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Dick Wood worked under Hank Stram in New Orleans as a quarterbacks coach, with Archie Manning under center.
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Dick Wood coached Randall Cunningham and the Philadelphia Eagles during the early 1990s.
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Dick Wood started 33 games and completed 522 career passes for 51 touchdowns and 71 interceptions in his professional career.
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Dick Wood played for five different AFL teams during his football career, the only player to ever do so.
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Dick Wood was the first quarterback to throw for a touchdown at Shea Stadium.
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Dick Wood was married to Peggy Bartlett, who was from his hometown of Lanett.