Age, Biography and Wiki
Dick Wood was born on 29 February, 1936 in Lanett, Alabama, U.S., is an American football player and coach (1936–2015). Discover Dick Wood's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?
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79 years old |
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Pisces |
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29 February, 1936 |
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29 February |
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Lanett, Alabama, U.S. |
| Date of death |
4 April, 2015 |
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Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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Dick Wood Height, Weight & Measurements
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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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Dick Wood Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dick Wood worth at the age of 79 years old? Dick Wood’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from . We have estimated Dick Wood's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Malcolm Richard Wood (February 29, 1936 – April 4, 2015) was an American football quarterback and coach who played college football at Auburn and professionally in the American Football League (AFL).
After his player career ended, Wood served as an assistant coach in college football and the National Football League (NFL) over four decades.
Playing for Lanett High School, Wood was named to the All-State team in Alabama in 1954.
He went on to help lead Auburn to an undefeated season in 1958.
He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League (NFL) in 1959.
He never played for the Colts, and signed with the Denver Broncos of the American Football League (AFL) as a free agent in 1962.
Later in that season, Wood saw his first significant playing time as a member of the San Diego Chargers, playing in 6 games and starting 2 (he filled in for teammates Jack Kemp and John Hadl).
He then spent two seasons (1963 and 1964) with the New York Jets, starting 12 games in each year.
The Jets drafted Joe Namath in 1965, and Wood landed as a backup for the Oakland Raiders, starting 3 games in relief of Tom Flores.
The next year, he was a member of the Miami Dolphins' inaugural season.
In the next 30 years after his playing days, Wood held over a dozen offensive assistant coaching positions.
In 1966, Wood became the first starting quarterback in Miami Dolphins history.
Wood was married to Peggy Bartlett, who was also from his hometown of Lanett.
The couple had a daughter and a son.
After suffering from dementia, Wood died in Atlanta.
Afterwards, he was on the staff of the first Atlanta Falcons team to reach the playoffs in 1978.
He retired from coaching in 1997.
Wood started 33 games and completed 522 career passes for 51 touchdowns and 71 interceptions in his professional career.
He played for five different AFL teams during his football career, the only player to ever do so.
Wood was the first quarterback to throw for a touchdown at Shea Stadium.
