Lynn Dickey

Lynn Dickey stands as a former professional Football quarterback, known for his impactful career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Oilers and Green Bay Packers. After being selected by the Houston Oilers in the 3rd round (56th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft, Lynn Dickey embarked on a significant professional Football career as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Dickey played for the Houston Oilers from 1971 to 1975, participating in 47 games and starting 10. During his tenure with the Oilers, he completed 155 out of 294 passes, accumulating 1,953 passing yards and 8 touchdowns, laying the groundwork for a prolific career.

In 1976, Dickey joined the Green Bay Packers, where he spent nine impactful seasons until his retirement in 1985. His time with the Packers saw him manage one of the NFL’s most productive passing offenses throughout the early 1980s. A standout performance in late 1981 in New Orleans showcased his accuracy, where he completed 19 of 21 passes. He was a recognized performer during this period, earning the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Week award in 1973 (Week 8) and multiple PFW NFL Offensive Player of the Week recognitions in 1980 (Week 6) and 1981 (Week 15).

Over his 13 seasons in the NFL, Lynn Dickey played in a total of 152 games, accumulating 23,322 passing yards and 141 touchdowns. He concluded his career with 1,747 completions out of 3,125 attempts, maintaining a 55.9% completion rate, and a weighted career Approximate Value (AV) of 67. Following his retirement in 1985, Dickey has continued to be recognized within the storied history of the Green Bay Packers for his substantial contributions as a quarterback.