Dick Christy

Dick Christy
Christy with NC Wolfpack in 1955
No. 20, 23, 45
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1935-11-24)November 24, 1935
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 8, 1966(1966-07-08) (aged 30)
Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. James for Boys
(Chester, Pennsylvania)
CollegeNC State (1955–1957)
NFL draft1958: 3rd round, 27th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career AFL/NFL statistics
Rushing yards1,267
Rushing average3.8
Rushing touchdowns9
Receptions132
Receiving yards1,473
Receiving touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Richard Christy (November 24, 1935 – July 8, 1966) was an American football halfback who played one season for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) and for the Boston Patriots and the New York Titans / Jets of the American Football League (AFL).