Richard E. Flanagan (October 31, 1927 – September 27, 1997) was a National Football League (NFL) center who played eight seasons.

[1] He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 10th round of the 1948 NFL draft.

[2] He played running back in college and his first year with the Bears.

Flanagan was a member of the Detroit Lions team that defeated the Cleveland Browns to win the 1952 NFL Championship.

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