Richie Lucas
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| Position | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | April 15, 1938 Glassport, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Glassport | ||||||||||||||||||
| College | Penn State (1957–1959) | ||||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1960: 1st round, 4th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||||
| AFL draft | 1960: 1st round, Territorialth overall pick | ||||||||||||||||||
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Richard John Lucas (born April 15, 1938) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) for the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, winning the Maxwell Award in 1959. His coach Rip Engle described him as "the modern version of the old triple-threat player" because of his passing, running, and punting skills, in addition to his defensive prowess.