Former Jackson State Star And Super Bowl Champion Dies From Parkinson Disease At 75

Richard Caster, a former star wide receiver at Jackson State and Super Bowl champion, passed away at the age of 75 due to Parkinson's disease on Feb. 2.

The New York Jets selected Caster as the 46th overall pick in the second round of the 1970 NFL Draft. The 6-5 and 228-pound receiver blazed through defensive backfields with 4.5 seconds of speed in the 40.

He was a Super Bowl XVII championship team member with Joe Theismann, Joe Washington, Russ Grimm, Donald Laster, Mike Williams, Art Monk, and Charlie Brown for Washington. In thirteen professional seasons in the NFL, Caster played for New York Jets (1970–1977), Houston Oilers (1978–1980), New Orleans Saints (1981), and Washington Redskins (1981–1982). He was selected to three Pro Bowls in 1972, 1974, and 1975 as a tight end.

During his NFL career, Caster recorded 322 receptions, 5,515 receiving yards, and 45 touchdowns.

J.T. Keith wrote, "Caster was recruited to Jackson State out of Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, by coach Rod Paige and played for Paige from 1966-68."

Published Feb 7, 2024

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