Richard Bishop (gridiron football)

Richard Bishop (March 23, 1950 – September 26, 2016) was an American football defensive tackle who played for the New England Patriots.[1] He played college football at Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, Iowa where he was a First-Team NJCAA All-American as a defensive end. Following his career at Marshalltown, Bishop played for the University of Louisville. He died in Miami, Florida, in 2016.[2]

Richard Bishop
Born:(1950-03-23)March 23, 1950
Cleveland, Ohio
Died:September 26, 2016(2016-09-26) (aged 66)
Miami, Florida
Career information
Position(s)Defensive lineman
CollegeMarshalltown Community College/Louisville
NFL draft1974 / Round: 5 / Pick: 127
(By the Cincinnati Bengals)
Career history
As player
1974–1975Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1975Ottawa Rough Riders
1976–1981New England Patriots
1982Miami Dolphins
1983Los Angeles Rams

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