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Rick Lackman

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Rick Lackman
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Lackman with the Philadelphia Eagles
No. 15, 24
Position:Halfback
Personal information
Born:(1910-09-20)September 20, 1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:March 20, 1990(1990-03-20) (aged 79)
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Germantown (Philadelphia)
College:None
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Richard H. Lackman (September 20, 1910 – March 12, 1990) was an American professional football halfback who played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

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Richard H. Lackman was born on September 20, 1910, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] He played high school football at Germantown High School in Philadelphia.[1][2] He did not play college football.[1]

Professional career

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Lackman signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933.[3] He had played semi-pro football before joining the Eagles.[2] He played in four games for the Eagles during the 1933 season, rushing 17 times for 59 yards while also throwing an interception.[4] Lackman appeared in eight games in 1934, recording four carries for nine yards and four catches for 83 yards.[4] He played in all 11 games during his third year with the Eagles in 1935, totaling 22 rushing attempts for 56 yards and five receptions for 49 yards.[4] The Eagles finished the year with a 2–9 record.[5] He became a free agent after the season.[3]

Lackman played in one game, a start, for the Reading Keys during the 1936 season.[1] He wore jersey number 15 with the Keys.[1]

Personal life

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Lackman died on March 12, 1990.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Rick Lackman". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Eagles, New Pro Grid Team, Sign Kostos In Philly". Republican and Herald. August 23, 1933. p. 8. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Rick Lackman Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Rick Lackman". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  5. ^ "1935 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 12, 2025.