Richard "Dick" Humbert (1977) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Richard "Dick" Humbert

Induction:
1977
Class:
1941

Dick Humbert lettered in three sports at Richmond from 1938 to 1941. He was named All-State at offensive end in football. Dick played professionally with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1941 to 1950 and was named the NFL Rookie of the Year and All-Pro in 1941. He also played in three World Championship Games with the Eagles. Humbert captained the Richmond basketball team in 1940 and also lettered in track. He later coached at Richmond for 10 years and was the chairman of UR's Physical Education department at the time of his retirement in 1982. Humbert, who grew up in Suffolk, Va., was born on Dec. 31, 1918, in Reading, Pa.