Former Eagle Dick Humbert dies

-Couresty of the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles today announced that former end Dick Humbert passed away on Wednesday, May 23, at the age of 88 in Richmond, VA.

Humbert played 60 games with the Eagles in 1941, 1945-49, and was a member of their back-to-back NFL Championship teams in 1948-49. He caught 68 passes for 731 yards and 6 touchdowns on offense and posted 14 interceptions on defense. Nicknamed “Banana Hands” by his teammates for his large hands, he led the team in receptions (29) during his rookie season of 1941 and in interceptions (7) during his final season in 1949.

Humbert was commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942 and served three years as the commander of a submarine chaser, until being discharged with a rank of Lieutenant in 1945. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Richmond, where he lettered in four sports – football, basketball, track, and basketball. Following his playing career, Humbert returned to his alma mater to serve as a coach, professor, and administrator.

Humbert was born on December 31, 1918, in Reading, PA. He is survived by a brother, Jack, two sisters, Priscilla Bischoff and Susannah Moore, two stepchildren, four grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren.