Career
He played for the NFL"s San Francisco 49ers (1960) and the Baltimore Colts (1961–1962). He played for the American Federation of Labor-Congress"s New York Jets (1963–1965). He played college football at East Texas State and was a 24th round selection (287th overall pick) in the 1958 NFL Draft.
Dee Mackey"s son Kyle also played football professionally in the NFL and the Arena Football League.
Dee Mackey died at his home in Gladewater, Texas of a heart attack.