Place of birth Stockton, Kansas Name Dale Dodrill College Colorado State Role American football player | 1951-1959 Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowls 4 Positions Tackle | |
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Date of birth (1926-02-07) February 7, 1926 (age 89) NFL draft 1951 / Round: 6 / Pick 67 | ||
Education Colorado State University | ||
Dale Dodrill (born February 7, 1926) was an American football defensive tackle who played nine seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He attended Colorado State University. He was born in Stockton, Kansas.
During his 9-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers he posted career numbers of 10 interceptions and 11 recovered fumbles. He was voted to the Pro Bowl four times (1954, 1955, 1956, and 1958) and named a First Team All-Pro one time. In 1960, he coached the Denver Broncos later to start Dodrill Insurance in 1963. Now Dodrill Insurance is co-owned between his two sons, Garrett and David. In 2008 Dodrill was honored by the Pittsburgh Steelers during their 75th Season Celebration when he was named to the "Best Pre-1970 Players in Club History" list.