Dick Shatto

Dick Shatto
Profile
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1933-02-05)February 5, 1933
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 4, 2003(2003-02-04) (aged 69)
New Port Richey, Florida, U.S.
Career information
CollegeKentucky
NFL draft1956: 15th round, 180th overall pick
Career history
19541965Toronto Argonauts
Awards and highlights
Career CFL statistics
Games played159
Passing yards1,197
TDINT15–13
Rushing yards7,007
Receiving yards6,684
Touchdowns91

Richard Darrell Shatto (February 5, 1933 – February 4, 2003) was a professional Canadian football player for the Canadian Football League (CFL) Toronto Argonauts. Shatto also served as the Argonauts general manager after his playing days with the club ended.

Shatto's playing career with the Argos lasted twelve seasons, from 1954 to 1965. His #22 jersey is one of only four that has been retired by the club. Shatto was one of the most productive players in the CFL and for a team that made the playoffs only three times during his career: 1955, 1960, and 1961. During Shatto's playing tenure with the club, the Argos finished last in their conference eight times.

Dick Shatto was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.