Richard Osborne died at 71 – American football player

Biography and cause of death of Richard Osborne

Richard Osborne , Richard Arlen was an American football player who played four seasons as a tight end for the NFL. He was born on October 31, 1953, and passed away on February 26, 2025. He was a football player for the Aggies of Texas A&M University. Osborne was dismissed by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 1976 season despite being picked by them in the ninth round of the NFL draft. The next year, Philadelphia acquired a future draft selection in exchange for him when the New York Jets claimed him off waivers.

in From 1976 to 1978, he was an Eagle. In 1976, he was a Jet. In 1979, he was a St. Louis Cardinal.

Richard Osborne was named to the all-state football team while playing wide receiver at San Antonio’s Robert E. Lee High School. In 1971, he was an integral part of the Lee Volunteers’ 28-27 victory against Wichita Falls High School in the UIL 4A State Finals. His high school quarterback was the legendary Tommy Kramer, who played for the NFL for many years. Notable high school teammates included Pat Rockett, who went on to play baseball in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves and was named to all-state honors.