Rickey Bolden Explained

Rickey Bolden
Number:88, 77
Position:Tackle
Guard
Tight end
Birth Date:8 September 1961
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:274
High School:Hillcrest
(Dallas, Texas)
College:SMU
Draftyear:1984
Draftround:4
Draftpick:96
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:62
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:34
Statlabel3:Receptions
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Receiving yards
Statvalue4:22
Statlabel5:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:BoldRi20

Rickey Allen Bolden (born September 8, 1961) is a former professional American football player who played offensive lineman for six seasons for the Cleveland Browns.[1] He was selected by the Browns in the fourth round of the 1984 NFL draft.[2]

Bolden was raised in Dallas, Texas as one of ten children. His father died when he was 12 years old. According to Bolden, he grew up in "a typical inner city." He said he was shot when he was 14 years old.[3]

Bolden played college football as a tight end for the SMU Mustangs. After being selected by the Browns in the 1984 National Football League Draft, he was converted to offensive line.

While still only 28 years old and a starting offensive lineman for the Browns, Bolden left football to become a pastor.[4] He completed his studies at Ashland Theological Seminary and worked with churches of various Christian denominations.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldRi20.htm Rickey Bolden NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  2. Web site: 1984 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-10-12 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. News: Goshay . Charita . Former Browns star coming to Dueber Church . 14 November 2023 . . July 31, 2011.
  4. News: NFL starter turned pastor in Manteca Sunday . 14 November 2023 . . May 13, 2010.