Professional Football Player & Coach. For nine seasons (1955 to 1963), he played at the offensive end and fullback positions in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Baltimore Colts. Born Richard Adam Bielski, he made his initial impression on the football field during his years at Patterson Park High School in Maryland and earned a scholarship to play collegiate football at the University of Maryland. Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number 9 overall pick during the 1955 NFL Draft, he totaled 114 career regular season games. Additionally, he served as a kicker during his career with the Eagles and set a then team record when he produced two 50-yard field goals in 1955. He had the distinction of being on the Dallas Cowboys' roster during their inaugural season (1960) and one year later (1961), he distinguished himself when he achieved Pro-Bowl status. After retiring as a player, he began a lengthy career as a coach, initially as a wide receivers coach under Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula with the Baltimore Colts. Bielski was on staff when Baltimore won the NFL Title in 1968 which culminated with an appearance in the Super Bowl against the New York Jets (January 1969). He went on to serve at the same capacity with the Washington Redskins (1973 to 1976) and had a second stint with the Baltimore Colts (1977 to 1981). For two seasons (1983 to 1984), he served offensive coordinator with the Washington Federals of the original United States Football League and succeeded Ray Jauch as head coach. He served at that position during the 1984 season.
Professional Football Player & Coach. For nine seasons (1955 to 1963), he played at the offensive end and fullback positions in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Baltimore Colts. Born Richard Adam Bielski, he made his initial impression on the football field during his years at Patterson Park High School in Maryland and earned a scholarship to play collegiate football at the University of Maryland. Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number 9 overall pick during the 1955 NFL Draft, he totaled 114 career regular season games. Additionally, he served as a kicker during his career with the Eagles and set a then team record when he produced two 50-yard field goals in 1955. He had the distinction of being on the Dallas Cowboys' roster during their inaugural season (1960) and one year later (1961), he distinguished himself when he achieved Pro-Bowl status. After retiring as a player, he began a lengthy career as a coach, initially as a wide receivers coach under Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula with the Baltimore Colts. Bielski was on staff when Baltimore won the NFL Title in 1968 which culminated with an appearance in the Super Bowl against the New York Jets (January 1969). He went on to serve at the same capacity with the Washington Redskins (1973 to 1976) and had a second stint with the Baltimore Colts (1977 to 1981). For two seasons (1983 to 1984), he served offensive coordinator with the Washington Federals of the original United States Football League and succeeded Ray Jauch as head coach. He served at that position during the 1984 season.
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