Dick Scott (American football)

Richard Underhill Scott (November 24, 1924 – August 20, 2012) was an American football player for the Navy Midshipmen. Scott was selected twice to the first team All-American team. He was selected first team All-America in 1945, second team in 1946, then selected again to first team in 1947. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987. He also earned varsity letters in basketball and lacrosse at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Dick Scott

Date of birth	November 24, 1924
Place of birth	Highland Falls, New York, U.S.
Date of death	August 20, 2012(2012-08-20) (aged 87)
Place of death	Maryland, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	C
US college	Navy
High school	Highland Falls (NY) High School
NFL draft	1948 / round: 13 / pick: 113
Drafted by	Chicago Bears
Career highlights and awards
2× First-team All-American (1945, 1947) Second-team All-Eastern (1947)
College Football Hall of Fame

Scott graduated from Highland Falls (NY) High School in 1942.

Sources

• Oldest Living College Football HOF Players - Dick Scott
• Obituary – Richard Underhill Scott