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Anthony Dickerson is a former American football player who played for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. He was born on June 9, 1957 in Texas City, Texas.
Dickerson played college football at the University of Houston, where he was a two-time All-American. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He played for the Oilers from 1979 to 1983, and then for the New Orleans Saints from 1984 to 1986.
Dickerson was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, in 1981 and 1982. He was also named to the All-Pro team in 1981. He finished his career with 4,845 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns.
Dickerson is currently the head coach of the Texas City Stingarees, a high school football team in Texas City, Texas. He is also a member of the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor.
As of 2021, Anthony Dickerson's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
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62 years old |
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Gemini |
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9 June, 1957 |
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9 June |
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Texas City, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
21 March 2019, |
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Texas City, Texas, United States |
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United States |
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Anthony Dickerson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Anthony Dickerson height is 1.88 m .
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Anthony Dickerson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Anthony Dickerson worth at the age of 62 years old? Anthony Dickerson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated
Anthony Dickerson's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
On October 1, 2011, he was inducted into the Trinity Valley Community College Cardinal Hall of Fame.
In 1985, he played mainly on special teams and did not start any games. He was released on August 11, 1986.
On September 2, 1985, he was traded to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a seventh-round draft selection in the 1986 NFL Draft.
On August 14, 1985, he signed as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins, who were having health problems with their outside linebackers. He was cut on August 19.
Dickerson entered the 1984 season as a rising star, but the team decided to alternate him with first round draft choice Billy Cannon Jr.. He also was limited in the preseason with a shoulder injury. His production would drop to 72 tackles, 2 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery. Against the Green Bay Packers, he intercepted a pass in the last two minutes to set up a Cowboys touchdown in a 20–6 win. Against the Indianapolis Colts, he recovered a fumble on the eight-yard line to prevent a touchdown in a 22–3 win.
In 1983, he was named the starter at weakside linebacker after Guy Brown retired. He finished with 114 tackles (second on the team), 81 solo tackles (led the team), 6 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, one interception and 10.5 sacks (second on the team), the most ever by a linebacker in franchise history (it was broken by DeMarcus Ware in 2006). Against the Oakland Raiders, he tallied 11 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Against the New Orleans Saints, he sacked Ken Stabler for a safety with 1:58 minutes remaining to give Dallas a 21-20 win. His pressure on Scott Brunner caused Dextor Clinkscale's interception for the decisive touchdown in a 28-13 win over the New York Giants.
In 1982, he remained a regular player on passing downs because of his ability to cover running backs, tallying 33 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one interception.
In 1981, he was named special teams captain and repeated as the Cowboys special teams player of the year. He also played on the nickel defense, registering 39 tackles, 4 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. His first half fumble recovery was a key play in the team's division title clinching 21-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
After being cut by the Calgary Stampeders, he moved to Los Angeles and got a job as a maintenance department stock clerk at the Burbank Airport. In 1979, he returned to Texas and was taking business courses at the University of Houston, when the Dallas Cowboys signed him as an undrafted free agent in 1980. He made the team because he was one of the fastest linebackers in the NFL.
In 1978, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was waived on October 3.
In 1978, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League and played in 10 games before being released.
In 1977, Dickerson transferred to Southern Methodist University where he was named co-captain and a starter at linebacker, finishing with 136 tackles (62 solo), one safety, one caused fumble, and one blocked kick. He also had a game against Ohio State University where he recorded 32 tackles. In 1978, he was let go by head coach Ron Meyer. Meyer was quoted as saying "I haven't been around that long, but Dickerson was the greatest linebacker I have ever coached".
He began his college career at Henderson County Junior College, where he was a Junior College All-American and an All-conference linebacker in 1976.
Anthony Charles Dickerson (June 9, 1957 – March 21, 2019) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.
Dickerson's family moved to Pearland in 1957, but it was not until after integration that he attended Pearland schools. Before the third grade he attended Ralph A Bunch in Manvel, Texas. At Pearland (TX), he was a three-year starter at running back and also played linebacker. He received All-American honors as a senior.
