Dickey, Eldridge

Category:
2014 Inductees
Year Honored:
2014
University:
Tennessee State University
Team:
Tennessee State University Tigers, Oakland Raiders

Biography

Eldridge Dickey’s football career at Tennessee State University spanned from 1964-1967. He was a three-time HBCU All-American. In 1966, Dickey led the school to its first undefeated, untied and National Black College Football Championship.

The Oakland Raiders made history on January 30, 1968 when they selected quarterback, Eldridge Dickey, as the 25th overall selection in the AFL/NFL draft.  Making him the first black quarterback to be taken in the first round of any draft.

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