Golden Richards

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Golden Richards Biography

Golden Richards is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on December 31, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, United States. As of June 1, 2023, Golden has a net worth approximately $5 Million. In 1978, Richards had a career-high 27 receptions with the Chicago Bears. The next season, he played in only 5 games, before suffering a knee injury while blocking on Walter Payton’s 65 yard touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, although he completed the game. His contract wasn’t renewed after he was placed on the injured reserve list.

From the start he was the fastest player on the BYU team and wore number 22 in honor of Bob Hayes. As a sophomore, he led the team in receiving with 36 receptions for 513 yards (fifth among WAC receivers) and 1 touchdown. As a junior, he again led the team in receiving with 14 receptions for 287 yards and 1 touchdown. He also had 33 punt returns for 624 yards (17.9 average) and 4 touchdowns, 23 kickoff returns for 468 yards (19.8 average). He was first in the nation in punt returns and 16th in all-purpose yards. He set four NCAA records with most punt return yards (219 against North Texas St.) in a game, most kickoff returns (247 yards, 7 returns) in a game, average per kickoff return (35.3 yards) in a season and tied the record for most touchdowns (4) on punt returns in a season. He received All-WAC honors.

Richards was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (46th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he was the fastest player on the team and played mostly on special teams. In the NFC Championship against the Minnesota Vikings, he returned a punt 63 yards for a touchdown.

In 1974, he was named the starter at wide receiver over Bob Hayes. He was the team’s long threat (with receptions of 52, 58, 46 and 43 yards) and had his best statistical year with 26 receptions for 467 yards (18 average) and 5 touchdowns. In his third year, he had 21 receptions for 451 yards (21.5 average) and 4 touchdowns. In 1976, he had 19 receptions for 414 yards (21.8 average) and 3 touchdowns, missing 3 games because of a hamstring injury.

Golden Richards Net Worth

Golden is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Golden Richards 's net worth $5 Million.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Golden Richards Girlfriend

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Facts & Trivia

Golden Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Golden Richards celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

Where is Golden Richards today?

Richards, who now lives in the Millcreek area , was a star football receiver at Granite High School and Brigham Young University. He left BYU after flunking classes and played his senior year at the University of Hawaii. Richards was the Dallas Cowboys’ No. 2 draft choice in 1973.

What number was Golden Richards for the Dallas Cowboys?

It’s one of the many reasons that the Greatest 83 in Dallas Cowboys History is Golden Richards.

How old is Golden Richards?

71 years (December 31, 1950)

Who wore number 86 for the Dallas Cowboys?

No. 86 – Dallas Cowboys
College:| Stanford
NFL Draft:| 2018 / Round: 4 / Pick: 137
Career history
Dallas Cowboys (2018–present)

Was Golden Richards fast?

Richards was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (46th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he was the fastest player on the team and played mostly on special teams.