Curtis Raymond Dickey (born November 27, 1956) is an American former professional

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player who was a running back in the

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(NFL) for 7 seasons, spending most of his career with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.

College

Dickey was a two-sport athlete at Texas A&M University where he was an outstanding running back in football. As a world-class sprinter, Dickey also excelled in

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, winning the

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championship in the 60 yard dash three times (1978–1980). His 10.11 in the

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was the sixth fastest time in the world in 1978. He also posted a personal best of 6.10 seconds in the

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. At the 1980 Southwest Texas Indoor Track and Field Championship, Dickey finished second behind

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in the

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(55 meters).

Professional football

Dickey was selected by the

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in the 1st round (5th overall) of the

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. Dickey played seven NFL seasons from 1980–1986. In 1980, he was a

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sensation for Baltimore when he rushed for 11 touchdowns. His best year as a pro came during the 1983 season for the Colts when he rushed for 1,122 yards and four touchdowns. Plagued with injuries throughout his career, Dickey retired after the 1986 season with the

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References

1956 births Living people American football running backs Texas A&M Aggies football players Baltimore Colts players Indianapolis Colts players Cleveland Browns players People from Madisonville, Texas Players of American football from Texas USA Indoor Track and Field Championships winners {{runningback-1950s-stub