Aldo Richins
- April 19, 1995
- 84 years
About Aldo Richins
Aldo Richins, 84, American gridiron football player (Detroit Lions).
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|Aldo Osborn "Al" Richins (November 2, 1910 – April 19, 1995) was a Mexican-American professional football wingback who played one season with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He is distinguished as being the first Mexican to play in the NFL.
Early life and college
Aldo Osborn was born on November 2, 1910, in Colonia Díaz, Mexico. He attended West High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, participating in football, baseball, basketball, and track. He received "Athlete of the Year" honors in 1929. He was later inducted into the West High School "Hall of Fame.
Richins played college football for the Utah Utes of the University of Utah, and was a three-year letterman from 1932 to 1934. He received the school's most outstanding athlete of the year award in 1934.
Professional career
In September 1935, he signed with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played in one game for the Lions during the 1935 season before being released.
In 1946 at 36 years old, he played for the Salt Lake Seagulls of the Pacific Coast Football League. He attempted one extra point that year.
Personal life
After football, he worked for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office for eight years. He later owned a motel and a restaurant. He died on April 19, 1995, in Midvale, Utah.
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