Gender: Male
Eldridge Reno Dickey was an American football player. After playing for Tennessee State University from 1965 to 1968, he was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft. Dickey became the first African-American quarterback selected in the first round by an American Football League (AFL) or National Football League (NFL) team. Despite a strong performance during training camp, Dickey was moved to wide receiver for the start of the season. He never played at quarterback in an AFL or NFL game.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 8, 2024
On the name Eldridge Dickey, Eldridge means Old Adviser, Old Leader, Sage Ruler, Noble Ruler.
The name Eldridge Dickey is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Eldridge is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Netherlands, and 25 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Eldridge is recorded 302 times globally, ranking it as the 83,655th most common name worldwide.
Eldridge is most prevalent in United States of America, with 124 occurrences, making it the 14,461th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Eldridge is found among 1 in every 14590 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #14,461 | 1 : 14,590 |
| South Africa | #9,583 | 1 : 19,705 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Eldridge from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Eldridge Reno Dickey was an American football player. After playing for Tennessee State University from 1965 to 1968, he was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft. Dickey became the first African-American quarterback selected in the first round by an American Football League (AFL) or National Football League (NFL) team. Despite a strong performance during training camp, Dickey was moved to wide receiver for the start of the season. He never played at quarterback in an AFL or NFL game.
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