Al Richardson Football
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2025 8:07 pm
Alpette C. Richardson (born September 23, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) who spent six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
In his rookie season of 1980, Richardson set the record for most interceptions recorded by a linebacker (7), which he returned for 139 yards, while also recovering three fumbles. He won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1980 along with his teammate Buddy Curry, becoming the first (and so far only) time that two rookies shared the award in NFL history.
Atlanta Falcons (1980–1985)
Sent him 2 cards on 4 Dec and got them back signed on 19 Dec
Mr Al Richardson
3003 Mary Ashley Ct SE
Conyers, GA 30013
In his rookie season of 1980, Richardson set the record for most interceptions recorded by a linebacker (7), which he returned for 139 yards, while also recovering three fumbles. He won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1980 along with his teammate Buddy Curry, becoming the first (and so far only) time that two rookies shared the award in NFL history.
Atlanta Falcons (1980–1985)
Sent him 2 cards on 4 Dec and got them back signed on 19 Dec
Mr Al Richardson
3003 Mary Ashley Ct SE
Conyers, GA 30013
