Richard Herbert Alban (January 17, 1929 – April 8, 2016) was an American professional football defensive back who played eight seasons for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL).

Alban was selected in the ninth round of the 1952 NFL draft and started all 12 games for the Redskins his rookie year.

[1][2] While in La Porte, Alban was named to the United Press International All-State football team in 1946 and 1947.

He was injured at the start of his first season, however, Alban caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Don Burson in a 38–20 victory against Colgate University on November 12.

[7] During an October 11 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, Alban returned an interception for 46 yards, the longest in his career.