Richard E. Favor (December 30, 1916 - January 16, 1991) was an American football player.

[3] Considered one of the best blocking backs in the country,[4] he led the Sooners to a 16–3–1 combined record during the 1938 and 1939 seasons.

After the 1939 season, he was selected to play quarterback for the western squad in the 1940 East-West Shrine Game.

[5] He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (17th overall pick) of the 1940 NFL draft.

[6][7] In March 1940, the Eagles traded their rights to Favor to the Cleveland Rams.