Fred Dean

For the American football offensive lineman, see Fred Dean (offensive lineman). For other people, see Fred Dean (disambiguation).

Fred Dean
Dean with the San Francisco 49ers in 1984
No. 71, 74
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born(1952-02-24)February 24, 1952
Arcadia, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 14, 2020(2020-10-14) (aged 68)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolRuston (Ruston, Louisiana)
CollegeLouisiana Tech (1971–1974)
NFL draft1975: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks92
Fumble recoveries13
Interceptions1
Interception yards22
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Pro Football Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame

Frederick Rudolph Dean (February 24, 1952 – October 14, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). A two-time first-team All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler, he won two Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

Dean played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. He was selected in the second round of the 1975 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. He was traded to San Francisco in 1981 due to a contract dispute. He is a member of both the Chargers Hall of Fame and 49ers Hall of Fame.

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