Stanley Palmer Richard (born October 21, 1967 in Mineola,

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) also known as the "Sheriff," is a retired

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in the

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. Richard played football at Hawkins High School in

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, where he was selected as an all-state player. Richard played at the

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from 1987–90, where he was an

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n safety in 1990. He was drafted 9th overall by the

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in the

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and played with the Chargers from 1991-94. He was signed by the

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as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 1995 and played with the Redskins from 1995-98. He retired following the 1998 season. He had 21 career interceptions returned for 352 yards and two touchdowns. Richard currently resides in Hawkins, Texas.

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1967 births Living people People from Mineola, Texas American football safeties Texas Longhorns football players San Diego Chargers players Washington Redskins players {{defensiveback-1960s-stub

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