Fred Dean Autographs
Fred Dean was a former professional American football player, widely regarded as one of the best defensive ends in the game. Born on February 24, 1952, in Arcadia, Louisiana, Dean began his football career at Louisiana Tech University where he earned All-American honors in the 1974 season. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1975 NFL Draft and became an instant force for the team.
Dean's career spanned 11 seasons, and he played for both the San Diego Chargers (1975-1981) and the San Francisco 49ers (1981-1985). He helped lead the 49ers to two Super Bowl Championships in 1981 and 1984 as a part of their dominant defense. Dean's memorable performance in the NFC Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys in 1981, where he recorded 3.5 sacks, earned him the nickname "The Cowboy Hunter."
In 2008, after years of being overlooked, Fred Dean was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His career accolades include five Pro Bowl selections, two First-Team All-Pro selections, and two Second-Team All-Pro selections. He retired with 93 sacks, but his influence on the game extended far beyond his individual statistics. Dean's dominance as a pass-rushing defensive end set the standard for future generations of players who wanted to follow in his footsteps. Today, Fred Dean remains one of the all-time greats in the history of American football.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Fred Dean (2008 Hall Of Fame Class Signed Football Fred Dean/Monk/Green Auto JSA ZJ18105) was sold in August 2025 for $410.48 while the cheapest item (Fred Dean Bears Football Signed Auto Autograph 3x5 Index Card Authentic) found a new owner for $0.25 in July 2024. The month with the most items sold (23) was October 2020 with an average selling price of $35.99 for an autographed item of Fred Dean. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2016 with $120.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2024. In average, an autographed item from Fred Dean is worth $29.88.
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Latest News about Fred Dean
49ers to honor Fred Dean by wearing decal during Sunday night game against Rams (10/18/2020): The Hall of Fame pass rusher recently died after battling COVID-19 
Hall of Famer, 49ers great Fred Dean dies at 68 (10/15/2020): Fred Dean, who began his Hall of Fame career with the Chargers before helping the 49ers win multiple Super Bowls, has died at age 68. Fred Dean, Hall of Fame DE for 49ers and Chargers, dies at 68; ex-teammate said (10/15/2020): The two-time Super Bowl champion pass-rusher was 68 years old Area students make Transylvania University fall 2018 dean's list (02/08/2019): The Herald-DispatchLEXINGTON - Local students were named to the Transylvania University Dean's List for fall 2018. To be named to the dean's list, a student must achieve at least a San Francisco 49ers notebook: Aldon Smith ties Fred Dean's sacks record (12/02/2012): Aldon Smith matches Fred Dean's 49ers single-season sacks record with 171/2
Older News Stories about Fred Dean
Aldon Smith's day impresses former 49er Fred Dean (11/2012): NEW ORLEANS -- Fred Dean thought he was looking into a mirror Monday night.
