Rick Casares Autographs
Rick Casares was an American football player who played for the University of Florida Gators as a running back from 1951 to 1953. He was one of the key players in the Gators' offense, and was known for his speed, agility, and powerful running style. During his college career, he played in 29 games and rushed for 2,357 yards and scored 27 touchdowns. His impressive performances did not go unnoticed as he was named to the All-American team in 1953.
Casares' professional career in American football spanned from 1955 to 1966. He began his professional career with the Chicago Bears, where he played for 10 seasons. Casares was an integral part of the Bears' offense and played in five Pro Bowls during the 1950s. He was also the first player to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season for the Bears. In 1962, he was traded to the Washington Redskins where he spent three seasons before moving to Miami Dolphins for his final season.
Throughout his career, Casares was known for his toughness, endurance, and durability. He was a versatile player who could both carry the ball and catch passes. Casares retired from the NFL in 1966, ending a 12-year career that saw him establish himself as one of the best running backs of his time. In 1976, he was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame. Rick Casares passed away in 2013 at the age of 82, but his legacy in American football still lives on.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Rick Casares (Rick Casares Signed Auto 3x5 Index Bears Only Custom Index on Ebay ~ Halas ties) was sold in March 2025 for $105.94 while the cheapest item (1994 Topps Archives 1956 Series - #35 Rick Casares Hand Signed Auto) found a new owner for $0.99 in July 2024. The month with the most items sold (12) was March 2025 with an average selling price of $16.50 for an autographed item of Rick Casares. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2024 with $85.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2009. In average, an autographed item from Rick Casares is worth $9.95.
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Latest News about Rick Casares
Rick Casares, 82, a Bear Who Got Yards With Grit, Dies (09/16/2013): Casares led the National Football League in rushing in 1956 and is third on the Chicago Bears' career rushing list. Rick Casares, Former Chicago Bears Fullback, Dies at 82 (09/16/2013): Mr. Casares led the National Football League in rushing in 1956 and is third on the Bears' career rushing list. UF legend Rick Casares dies at 82 (09/15/2013): Rick Casares, one of the most talented athletes in University of Florida history, died Friday at his home in Tampa. He was 82. Gators legend Rick Casares dies at age 82 (09/15/2013): A two-sport star at Florida, Casares became an NFL rushing leader and five-time Pro Bowler Gators legend Rick Casares died in his Tampa home on Friday at age 82. Chicago Bears Star Rick Casares Dead At 82 (09/15/2013): Rick Casares, a star running back for the Chicago Bears who was once their all-time leading rusher, died Friday at his home in Tampa at the age of 82.
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Rick Casares, 82, a Bear Who Got Yards With Grit, Dies (09/2013): Casares led the National Football League in rushing in 1956 and is third on the Chicago Bears' career rushing list.
