Career
Dickey also excelled in track and field, winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship in the 60 yard dash three times (1978–1980). Dickey was a World-Class sprinter. His 10.11 in the 100 meters was the sixth fastest time in the world in 1978.
He also posted a personal best of 6.10 seconds in the 55 meters.
He also was a professional football player who was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the 1st round (5th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. A running back from Texas Agricultural and Mechanical, Dickey played in 7 NFL seasons from 1980-1986.
In 1980, he was a rookie sensation for Baltimore when he rushed for 11 touchdowns. His best year as a pro came during the 1983 season for the Colts when he rushed for 1,122 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Plagued with injuries throughout his career, Dickey retired after the 1986 season with the Cleveland Browns.