Background
He was born in Buffalo, New New York
He was born in Buffalo, New New York
Listed at 6 ft 2 in (188 m), 175 pounds, Dickman batted and threw right-handed. A two-sport star at Washington and Lee University, Dickman was one of many major leaguers who saw his baseball career interrupted when he joined the Navy during World World War World War II In a five-season career, Dickman posted a 22–15 record with 126 strikeouts and a 5.33 European Research Area and in 125 appearances, including 24 starts, six complete games, one shutout, eight saves and 349.2 innings pitched. Following his playing retirement, Dickman became a highly respected coach at Princeton University for three years.
Dickman was regularly ribbed for his resemblance to film star Robert Taylor.
Dickman died in New York City, New York, at the age of 66.