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Dick Anderson (born February 10, 1946) is a former American Football defensive back for the National Football League Miami Dolphins who he played for in his entire ten year career from 1968 to 1977 missing two of those seasons with a major knee injury.

Anderson played college football in the University of Colorado in which he was named as a All-American in his senior season. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the 1968 AFL Draft in which he was named the league defensive rookie of the year. He was a three time Pro Bowler in 1972, 1973 in which he was NFL Defensive Player of the Year and in 1974 in which he was one of the leaders of the Dolphins well known No Name Defense. Anderson was also the president of the National Football League Players Association from 1975 until he retired.

In his 9 AFL/NFL seasons, Anderson recorded 34 interceptions, which he returned for 792 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also recovered 15 fumbles, returning them for 100 yards and a touchdown. On special teams, he gained 430 yards returning kickoffs and punted the ball 9 times for 335 yards.

After retirement, Anderson became a successful businessman and a Florida state senator.

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