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'''Malcolm Richard "Dick" Wood''' (February 29, 1936 – April 4, 2015) was an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] who played [[college football]] at [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]] before being drafted by the [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|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. After his player career ended, Wood served as an assistant coach in college football and the NFL for over four decades.<ref>http://www.fanbase.com/Dick-Wood</ref>
'''Malcolm Richard "Dick" Wood''' (February 29, 1936 – April 4, 2015) was an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] and coach who played [[college football]] at [[Auburn Tigers football|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 NFL over four decades.<ref>http://www.fanbase.com/Dick-Wood</ref>


== As a Player ==
Wood played for five different AFL teams during his football career,<ref name="pro-football-reference.com">[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/WoodDi00.htm Dick Wood Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> the only player to do so. He died in [[Atlanta]] in 2015.<ref>http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Former-Dolphins-Quarterback-Dick-Wood-Dies/d19a5bb7-c141-4570-bac1-bff020d1dfde</ref>
Playing for [http://lhs.lanettcityschools.org/ Lanett High School], Wood was named to the All-State team in Alabama in 1954<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ahsfhs.org/Teams2/allstate.asp?Team=lanett|title=Alabama High School Football History|website=www.ahsfhs.org|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref>. He went on to help lead Auburn to an undefeated season in 1958<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/auburn/1958.html|title=1958 Auburn Tigers Stats {{!}} College Football at Sports-Reference.com|website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref>. He was drafted by the [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|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 [[Los Angeles Chargers|San Diego Chargers]], playing in 6 games and starting 2 (he filled in for teammates [[Jack Kemp]] and [[John Hadl|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]]' [[1966 Miami Dolphins season|inaugural season]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WoodDi00.htm|title=Dick Wood Stats {{!}} Pro-Football-Reference.com|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref>.


==Statistics==
==Coaching Career==
In the next 30 years after his playing days, Wood held over a dozen offensive assistant coaching positions. He worked under [[Hank Stram]] in [[New Orleans Saints|New Orleans]] as a quarterbacks coach, with [[Archie Manning]] under center. Afterwards, he was on the staff of the first [[Atlanta Falcons]] team to reach the playoffs in [[1978 Atlanta Falcons season|1978]]. Possibly most notably, Wood coached [[Randall Cunningham]] and the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] during the early 90's. He retired from coaching in 1997.
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Wood was the first quarterback to throw for a touchdown at [[Shea Stadium]] <ref>[http://www.heeter.net/family/GeneHeeter.html MSNsportsNET Legends<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Statistics & Legacy==
He completed 522 career passes for 51 touchdowns and 71 interceptions.<ref name="pro-football-reference.com"/>
Wood started 33 games and completed 522 career passes for 51 touchdowns and 71 interceptions in his professional career.<ref name="pro-football-reference.com" />


In 1966, his only season with the [[Miami Dolphins]], Wood posted the then-worst all-time completion percentage for a season (minimum 200 attempts),<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/blog/wordpress/?p=351 Pro-football-reference.com blog » Fun QBs<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> 36.1%, surpassed only by [[Gary Marangi]] of the 1976 [[Buffalo Bills]].
He played for five different AFL teams during his football career,<ref name="pro-football-reference.com">[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/WoodDi00.htm Dick Wood Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> the only player to ever do so.

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Wood was the first quarterback to throw for a touchdown at [[Shea Stadium]]. <ref>[http://www.heeter.net/family/GeneHeeter.html MSNsportsNET Legends<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

In 1966, Wood became the first starting quarterback in [[Miami Dolphins]] history<ref>{{Citation|title=List of Miami Dolphins starting quarterbacks|date=2018-06-04|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Miami_Dolphins_starting_quarterbacks&oldid=844298305|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref>; he posted the then-worst all-time completion percentage for a single season (minimum 200 attempts),<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/blog/wordpress/?p=351 Pro-football-reference.com blog » Fun QBs<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> 36.1%, surpassed only by [[Gary Marangi]] of the 1976 [[Buffalo Bills]].

== Outside of Football ==
Wood was married to Peggy Bartlett, who was also from his hometown of [[Lanett, Alabama|Lanett]]. The couple had a daughter and a son. After suffering from [[dementia]], Wood passed away in Atlanta. He was 79<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oanow.com/news/auburnuniversity/former-auburn-quarterback-malcolm-richard-dick-wood-dies/article_5a5c02c0-dcb9-11e4-82d8-efde1882260e.html|title=Former Auburn quarterback Malcolm Richard 'Dick' Wood dies|last=|first=|date=|work=OANow.com|access-date=2018-06-19|language=en}}</ref>.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 20:43, 19 June 2018

For the politician, see Dick Wood (politician).
Richard "Dick" Wood
No. 12, 19
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born:(1936-02-29)February 29, 1936
Lanett, Alabama
Died:April 4, 2015(2015-04-04) (aged 79)
Atlanta, Georgia
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College:Auburn
NFL draft:1959 / round: 12 / pick: 144
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:51–71
Yards:7,153
QB Rating:52.9
Player stats at PFR
Coaching stats at PFR

Malcolm Richard "Dick" 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 NFL over four decades.[1]

As a Player

Playing for Lanett High School, Wood was named to the All-State team in Alabama in 1954[2]. He went on to help lead Auburn to an undefeated season in 1958[3]. 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[4].

Coaching Career

In the next 30 years after his playing days, Wood held over a dozen offensive assistant coaching positions. He worked under Hank Stram in New Orleans as a quarterbacks coach, with Archie Manning under center. Afterwards, he was on the staff of the first Atlanta Falcons team to reach the playoffs in 1978. Possibly most notably, Wood coached Randall Cunningham and the Philadelphia Eagles during the early 90's. He retired from coaching in 1997.

Statistics & Legacy

Wood started 33 games and completed 522 career passes for 51 touchdowns and 71 interceptions in his professional career.[5]

He played for five different AFL teams during his football career,[5] the only player to ever do so.

Wood was the first quarterback to throw for a touchdown at Shea Stadium. [6]

In 1966, Wood became the first starting quarterback in Miami Dolphins history[7]; he posted the then-worst all-time completion percentage for a single season (minimum 200 attempts),[8] 36.1%, surpassed only by Gary Marangi of the 1976 Buffalo Bills.

Outside of Football

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 passed away in Atlanta. He was 79[9].

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.fanbase.com/Dick-Wood
  2. ^ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  3. ^ "1958 Auburn Tigers Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  4. ^ "Dick Wood Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  5. ^ a b Dick Wood Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  6. ^ MSNsportsNET Legends
  7. ^ "List of Miami Dolphins starting quarterbacks", Wikipedia, 2018-06-04, retrieved 2018-06-19
  8. ^ Pro-football-reference.com blog » Fun QBs
  9. ^ "Former Auburn quarterback Malcolm Richard 'Dick' Wood dies". OANow.com. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
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