Rick Casares

Rick Casares
Casares in 1953
No. 35
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born(1931-07-04)July 4, 1931
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 2013(2013-09-13) (aged 82)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolThomas Jefferson
(Tampa, Florida)
CollegeFlorida (1951–1953)
NFL draft1954: 2nd round, 18th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Rushing yards5,797
Rushing average4.1
Receptions191
Receiving yards1,588
Total touchdowns60
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Richard Jose Casares (July 4, 1931 – September 13, 2013) was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for twelve seasons during the 1950s and 1960s. Casares played college football for the University of Florida, where he was standout fullback and kicker. Casares played professionally for the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins of the NFL, and was a member of the expansion Miami Dolphins of the AFL.