Strong Safety
No. 44
Tennessee
"The Giants acquired Flowers as part of the Clifton McNeil trade with the Washington Redskins. He saw limited duty with New York in 1971 yet had one interception against Dallas and returned eight kickoffs for 156 yards and a 19.5 average. In 1972, he won the first string spot at strong safety and had four pass interceptions for 30 yards returned. Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Cowboys, he spent two full seasons at Dallas as a reserve safety and kickoff return man and played in Super Bowl V before going to the Redskins in 1971.
Richmond had a noteworthy career at Tennessee, winning three letters in football as a wide receiver and tailback and earning high honors in track. He clocked 13.3 in the hurdles, 9.3 in the 100 and 6.9 in the indoor high hurdles, and was the NCAA hurdles champion.
Flowers was born in Montgomery, Alabama and was a heralded star at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery. His father was the Attorney General of Alabama. Richmond now resides in Dothan, Alabama during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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