Richard George Ottele (December 8, 1926 – September 20, 1985) was an American football player who played at the blocking back and defensive back positions. He played college football for Washington and professional football for the Los Angeles Dons.
He was selected by the New York Giants in the ninth round (66th overall pick) of the 1948 NFL draft and by the New York Yankees in the 13th round (80th overall pick) of the 1948 AAFC Draft.[1]
He was the subject of controversy when it was disclosed prior to his senior season at Washington that he had secretly signed a contract to play professional football for the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference.[4][5] The Yankees sold him to the Los Angeles Dons in May 1948.[6]
