Richard Maxwell Huffman (March 27, 1923 – September 13, 1992) was an American professional

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player who was a tackle in the

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(NFL) and the Canadian

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(WIFU). A 9th round selection (81st overall pick) of the 1945 NFL draft, Huffman played four seasons for the

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(1947–1950). He then went to the WIFU (a precursor to the

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's Western Conference) where he played for seven seasons for the

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(1951–1955) and the

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(1956–1957). While still playing pro football, he began a career as a professional wrestler in the offseason. In 1987, he was inducted into the

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