Anthony "Champ" Dickerson
| Sport(s): | Football |
| Years at HCJC/TVCC: | 1975-76 |
Called “the team leader in every aspect” by Cardinal head football coach Jim Owens, Dickerson was recruited by every school in the Southwest Conference after a brilliant two-year career at linebacker. He was twice named all-conference.
SMU won the recruiting battle for his services and was elected a captain by his teammates before ever playing a game. In one season for the Mustangs, he had 136 tackles (62 solo and 74 assisted), one safety, one caused fumble, six tackles for losses and one blocked kick. He was in on 32 tackles in a game against Ohio State.
He played six seasons in the NFL – five with the Dallas Cowboys (1980-84) and one with the Buffalo Bills (1985).
He played six seasons in the NFL – five with the Dallas Cowboys (1980-84) and one with the Buffalo Bills (1985).
