Richie Davis

Richard Curtis "Richie" Davis is a retired American defensive back who played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1970. He was part of their Grey Cup championship team.

Richie Davis
Born: (1945-12-24) December 24, 1945
Plainfield, New Jersey
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DB/WR
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeUpsala
NFL draft1968 / Round: 14 / Pick: 364
Drafted byDetroit Lions
Career history
As player
1970Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
HonorsGrey Cup - 1970

Davis was drafted by the Detroit Lions but was cut and came to Canada. Playing 11 games with Montreal in 1970 he had six interceptions and was key part of the team's playoff drive. He broke his jaw in the final game of the season and was replaced by Bobby Lee Thompson for the playoffs.

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