Richard M. Post (born September 27, 1945) known as Dickie Post is a former

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and professional

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player. A halfback, he played for the

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and was the

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choice for

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in 1967. Post was known as one of pro football's most elusive backs. In 2008, NFL films named him the ninth most elusive runner of all-time. He finished in the top five of AFL rushers for three consecutive years (1967–1969) and won the AFL rushing crown in 1969.

Football career

Post played his college football for the University of Houston Cougars. He played professionally for the San Diego Chargers of the AFL from 1967 to 1969 and in their first season in the merged

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. During his San Diego stay, he played in two

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s in 1967 and 1969. His last year in the NFL was 1971, which he started by playing for the

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and ended playing for the

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. 1945 births Living people Players of American football from Los Angeles American football running backs Houston Cougars football players American Football League Rookies of the Year American Football League rushing leaders American Football League All-Star players San Diego Chargers players American Football League players {{runningback-1940s-stub