Dorne Dibble facts for kids
Dibble on a 1955 Bowman football card
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 16, 1929 Adrian, Michigan |
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| Died: | March 1, 2018 (aged 88) Northville, Michigan |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Adrian (MI) | ||||||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1951 / Round: 3 / Pick: 33 | ||||||||
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Dorne Allen Dibble (born April 16, 1929 – died March 1, 2018) was an amazing American football player. He played as a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions team. Dorne Dibble was a key player for the Lions from 1951 to 1957, helping them win two big championships.
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Dorne Dibble's Early Football Days
Dorne Dibble went to Michigan State. He was a star player there. In his last year of college, he was named an All-America player. This means he was one of the best college players in the country. Back then, he played as a defensive end. This position helps stop the other team from scoring.
Joining the Detroit Lions
In 1951, the Detroit Lions picked Dorne Dibble in the NFL draft. This is when professional teams choose new players from college. He was the 33rd player chosen overall. The Lions had a special plan for him. They changed his position from defensive end to wide receiver. A wide receiver is a player who catches passes from the quarterback.
Rookie Season Success
This change was a great idea! In his first year, Dorne Dibble showed how good he was. He caught six touchdown passes. A touchdown is worth six points and is a big play in football. This tied a record for the most touchdown catches by a rookie player. He also set a Lions rookie record for how many yards he gained per catch. He caught 30 passes for a total of 613 yards that season.
NFL Championship Wins
Dorne Dibble took a break from football in 1952 to serve in the military. But he came back even stronger! From 1953 to 1957, he was a main player for the Lions. He helped the team win two NFL Championships. They won in 1953 and again in 1957.
Leading the Team
In 1954, the Lions almost won another championship. Dorne Dibble was a top player that year. He led all the Lions' receivers with 46 catches. He gained 768 yards and scored six touchdowns. He was one of the top five receivers in the entire NFL that season!
Career Highlights
During his whole career, Dorne Dibble caught 146 passes. These catches gained a total of 2,552 yards. That's an average of 17.5 yards for every catch! He also scored 19 touchdowns.
Later Life
Dorne Dibble passed away on March 1, 2018, in Northville, Michigan. He was 88 years old.
