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Former professional American football player
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
10 February 1926(San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, U.S.A.)
Death:
28 August 1982
The details
Biography
James Richard "Dick" McKissack (February 10, 1926 – August 28, 1982) was a professional American football player and later a politician. Born in San Antonio, Texas, McKissack played college football for Southern Methodist University. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 5th round (64th overall) of the 1950 NFL Draft. He played for one season (1952) at defensive back for the Dallas Texans He later served in the Texas House of Representatives (1965-1973).