About Bert Rechichar
Albert Daniel Rechichar (Pronounced: "Rech-i-SHAR") (July 16, 1930 – July 19, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back, halfback, and kicker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, whom he captained during their 1951 national championship season. His performance over his last two seasons led Volunteers head coach Bob Neyland to proclaim Rechichar "probably the best all-around player in Tennessee football history." Selected in the first round of the 1952 NFL draft, Rechichar had a 10 year career in professional football playing for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL and the New York Titans of the AFL. While playing for the Colts in 1953, Rechichar kicked a successful 56-yard field goal, setting an NFL distance record that stood for 17 years. He was selected for the NFL Pro Bowl three times. Rechichar was selected in the first round of the 1952 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns, that year's tenth overall selection. He won a second letter for baseball for the Volunteers in the 1952 season, playing center field and leading the team in home runs.
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