Dick Evey
Richard Theodore Evey (February 13, 1941 – May 23, 2013)[1] was an offensive tackle and defensive tackle in the NFL. He played most of his career with the Chicago Bears. After his football career, Evey became a land developer in Blount County, Tennessee, where he was involved in restoring historic Perry's Mill, a working gristmill in Walland, Tennessee.[1]
| Born: | February 13, 1941 State College, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: | May 23, 2013 (aged 72) Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Offensive tackle Defensive tackle |
| College | Tennessee |
| NFL draft | 1964 / Round: 1 / Pick 14 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1964–1969 | Chicago Bears |
| 1970 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1971 | Detroit Lions |
He was traded from the Bears to the Rams for Ron Smith and Jim Seymour on September 1, 1970.[2]
On May 23, 2013, Evey died from dementia and primary progressive aphasia. From 2007 until his death, Evey was a recipient of the 88 Plan, designed to help former NFL players suffering from Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and Parkinson's disease by providing $88,000 annually for medical care.[3]
References
- Dick Evey, who played for Vols from 1961-63, dies at 72
- Di Pietro, Bob. "Adderley Traded," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, September 2, 1970. Retrieved October 31, 2020
- Mayer, Larry (July 3, 2013). "Dick Evey's daughter thankful for NFL's 88 Plan". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
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