Al Richardson (American football)

Alpette C. Richardson (born September 23, 1957) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) who spent six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.[1] He won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1980 along with Buddy Curry. He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Al Richardson
No. 56
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1957-09-23) September 23, 1957
Abbeville, Alabama
Career information
College:Georgia Tech
NFL Draft:1980 / Round: 8 / Pick: 201
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1980)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:9
Interceptions:9
Interception yards:186
Player stats at NFL.com

References

  1. "Al Richardson - The Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 2019-04-26.


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