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{{short description|American football player, placekicker}}
{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
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* [[Baltimore Colts]] ({{NFL Year|1962}}–{{NFL Year|1963}})
* [[Baltimore Colts]] ({{NFL Year|1962}}–{{NFL Year|1963}})
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* [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|Baltimore Colts]] ({{NFL Year|1964}}–{{NFL Year|1972}})<br>Wide receivers
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|1973}}–{{NFL Year|1976}})<br>Wide receivers
* [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|Baltimore Colts]] ({{NFL Year|1977}}–{{NFL Year|1981}})<br>Wide receivers
* [[Washington Federals]] ({{USFL Year|1983}}–{{USFL Year|1984}})<br>Offensive coordinator
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* [[Atlantic Coast Conference|All-ACC]] ([[1954 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team|1954]])
* [[Atlantic Coast Conference|All-ACC]] ([[1954 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team|1954]])
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
Bielski was selected by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the first round with the ninth overall pick of the [[1955 NFL Draft]], becoming the highest-drafted [[running back]] from Maryland. During his first years, he made a team record two 50-yard field goals. He was converted into an [[End (gridiron football)|end]] in 1957. After the 1959 season, the Eagles left him off their list of players who were exempt from the [[1960 NFL Expansion Draft]].
Bielski was selected by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the first round with the ninth overall pick of the [[1955 NFL Draft]], becoming the highest-drafted [[running back]] from Maryland. During his first years, he made a team record two 50-yard field goals. In 1958, he was converted into an [[End (gridiron football)|end]]. After the 1959 season, the Eagles left him off their list of players who were exempt from the [[1960 NFL Expansion Draft]].


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
Bielski was acquired by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the [[1960 NFL Expansion Draft]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.profootballhof.com/news/1960-draft/ | title=1960 NFL Draft | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> He was involved in the record for the shortest [[touchdown]] pass in league history, after catching an [[Eddie LeBaron]] pass from the 2-inch line against the Redskins on October 9, 1960.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/1997/history/allart/dw1960a.htm | title=Redskins Finally Win One, 26-14 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> He had 4 receptions for 38 yards.
Bielski was acquired by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the [[1960 NFL Expansion Draft]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.profootballhof.com/news/1960-draft/ | title=1960 NFL Draft | accessdate=April 30, 2020}}</ref> He was involved in the record for the shortest [[touchdown]] pass in league history, after catching an [[Eddie LeBaron]] pass from the 2-inch line against the Redskins on October 9, 1960.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/1997/history/allart/dw1960a.htm | title=Redskins Finally Win One, 26-14 | accessdate=April 30, 2020}}</ref> He had 4 receptions for 38 yards.


In [[1961 NFL season|1961]] he earned his only [[Pro Bowl]] berth, with career highs of 26 receptions for 377 yards and three [[touchdown]]s. He also took over the [[placekicker]] duties from [[Allen Green (American football)|Allen Green]] for the final five games of the season.
In [[1961 NFL season|1961]] he earned his only [[Pro Bowl]] berth, with career highs of 26 receptions for 377 yards and three [[touchdown]]s. He also took over the [[placekicker]] duties from [[Allen Green (American football)|Allen Green]] for the final five games of the season.


During the [[1962 NFL season|1962]] offseason, needing help on defense, the Cowboys traded Bielski to the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]] in a three-team deal. The Colts sent a third round draft pick (#33, used to select Mike Fracchia) to the [[St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]], and in return the Cardinals sent [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]]/[[Punter (football)|punter]] [[Jerry Norton]] to the Cowboys.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2209&dat=19620905&id=obQrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5v4FAAAAIBAJ&pg=7497,254847&hl=en | title=Packers Cut Agajanian | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref>
During the [[1962 NFL season|1962]] offseason, needing help on defense, the Cowboys traded Bielski to the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]] in a three-team deal. The Colts sent a third round draft pick (#33, used to select Mike Fracchia) to the [[St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]], and in return the Cardinals sent [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]]/[[Punter (football)|punter]] [[Jerry Norton]] to the Cowboys.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2209&dat=19620905&id=obQrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5v4FAAAAIBAJ&pg=7497,254847&hl=en | title=Packers Cut Agajanian | accessdate=April 30, 2020}}</ref>


===Baltimore Colts===
===Baltimore Colts===
In 1962, Bielski played as a fullback and placekicker. He spent two seasons with the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]] before retiring. In a nine-year career he had 107 receptions for 1,305 yards, 229 rushing yards and 12 [[touchdown]]s. He also kicked 58 [[conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] and 26 [[Field goal (American and Canadian football)|field goals]].
In 1962, Bielski played as a placekicker and backup tight end. In 1963, he retired at the end of the season. In a nine-year career he had 107 receptions for 1,305 yards, 229 rushing yards and 12 [[touchdown]]s. He also kicked 58 [[conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] and 26 [[Field goal (American and Canadian football)|field goals]].


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
After his playing career, he enter the coaching ranks. He served as an assistant coach with the [[Washington Redskins]] for four seasons,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HyovAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-NoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5186,1342915 | title=Colts, 'Skins coaches no strangers | work=Beaver County Times | date=November 5, 1977 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> and as a [[wide receivers coach]] for the [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|Baltimore Colts]] under head coach [[Don Shula]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1972/12/21/archives/colts-discharge-sandusky-and-five-assistant-coaches-colts-discharge.html?_r=0 | title=Colts Discharge Sandusky And Five Assistant Coaches | work=The New York Times | date=December 21, 1972 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref>
In 1964, he was hired by the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]] as the [[wide receivers]] coach under head coach [[Don Shula]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1972/12/21/archives/colts-discharge-sandusky-and-five-assistant-coaches-colts-discharge.html?_r=0 | title=Colts Discharge Sandusky And Five Assistant Coaches | work=The New York Times | date=December 21, 1972 | accessdate=April 30, 2020}}</ref> In 1973, he was named the [[wide receivers]] coach with the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HyovAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-NoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5186,1342915 | title=Colts, 'Skins coaches no strangers | work=Beaver County Times | date=November 5, 1977 | accessdate=April 30, 2020}}</ref> In 1977, he returned as the [[wide receivers]] coach for the [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|Baltimore Colts]]. In 1983, he was hired as the [[offensive coordinator]] for the [[Washington Federals]] in the [[United States Football League]]. In 1984, he was the team's head coach for the final 17 games of the season, going 3&ndash;14.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EF4_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZlMMAAAAIBAJ&pg=958,91504& | title=Ray Jauch fired; Replaced by Bielski | work=The Windsor Star | date=March 1, 1984 | accessdate=April 30, 2020}}</ref>

Bielski coached the [[Washington Federals]] of the [[United States Football League]] as [[offensive coordinator]] and then head coach for the final 17 games of the 1984 season,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EF4_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZlMMAAAAIBAJ&pg=958,91504& | title=Ray Jauch fired; Replaced by Bielski | work=The Windsor Star | date=March 1, 1984 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> going 3&ndash;14.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 01:02, 18 July 2020

Dick Bielski
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Bielski on a 1955 Bowman football card
No. 36, 31
Position:Fullback, end, placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1932-09-07) September 7, 1932 (age 92)
Baltimore, Maryland
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Patterson (MD)
College:Maryland
NFL draft:1955 / round: 1 / pick: 9
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:114
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Richard Adam Bielski (born September 7, 1932) is a former American football player and coach. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Baltimore Colts. Bielski played college football at the University of Maryland.

Early years

Bielski was named an All-Maryland Scholastic Association fullback in Patterson Park High School.

He accepted a football scholarship with the University of Maryland, where he played as a fullback, linebacker, and placekicker.

In 1954 he was a preseason All-American candidate, but injuries affected his level of play during the season. Still, he was able to finish his college career averaging more than five yards per carry. At the end of the year, he was selected to play in the Chicago College All-Star Game, Senior Bowl, and the North-South Shrine Game, where he was voted the outstanding player of the game.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Bielski was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round with the ninth overall pick of the 1955 NFL Draft, becoming the highest-drafted running back from Maryland. During his first years, he made a team record two 50-yard field goals. In 1958, he was converted into an end. After the 1959 season, the Eagles left him off their list of players who were exempt from the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft.

Dallas Cowboys

Bielski was acquired by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft.[1] He was involved in the record for the shortest touchdown pass in league history, after catching an Eddie LeBaron pass from the 2-inch line against the Redskins on October 9, 1960.[2] He had 4 receptions for 38 yards.

In 1961 he earned his only Pro Bowl berth, with career highs of 26 receptions for 377 yards and three touchdowns. He also took over the placekicker duties from Allen Green for the final five games of the season.

During the 1962 offseason, needing help on defense, the Cowboys traded Bielski to the Baltimore Colts in a three-team deal. The Colts sent a third round draft pick (#33, used to select Mike Fracchia) to the St. Louis Cardinals, and in return the Cardinals sent safety/punter Jerry Norton to the Cowboys.[3]

Baltimore Colts

In 1962, Bielski played as a placekicker and backup tight end. In 1963, he retired at the end of the season. In a nine-year career he had 107 receptions for 1,305 yards, 229 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He also kicked 58 extra points and 26 field goals.

Coaching career

In 1964, he was hired by the Baltimore Colts as the wide receivers coach under head coach Don Shula.[4] In 1973, he was named the wide receivers coach with the Washington Redskins.[5] In 1977, he returned as the wide receivers coach for the Baltimore Colts. In 1983, he was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Washington Federals in the United States Football League. In 1984, he was the team's head coach for the final 17 games of the season, going 3–14.[6]

References

  1. ^ "1960 NFL Draft". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. ^ "Redskins Finally Win One, 26-14". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "Packers Cut Agajanian". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. ^ "Colts Discharge Sandusky And Five Assistant Coaches". The New York Times. December 21, 1972. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  5. ^ "Colts, 'Skins coaches no strangers". Beaver County Times. November 5, 1977. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "Ray Jauch fired; Replaced by Bielski". The Windsor Star. March 1, 1984. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
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