Image Gallery of Lynn Dickey, Quarterback, 1971-1985

Green Bay's leading rusher in 1977, Barty Smith takes a handoff from quarterback Lynn Dickey. Smith led the Packers with 554 rushing yards and also paced the team in receptions with 37 catches. Dickey's season ended prematurely when he suffered a severe broken leg in week 9, an injury that not only sidelined him for the remainder of 1977 but also cost him the entire 1978 season.

Packers quarterback throughout most of the 1980s - Lynn Dickey passed for over 21,000 yards and threw 133 touchdowns. Ranks #4 in franchise history passing.

Lynn Dickey spent 4 seasons in Houston backing up Dan Pastorini. Here he is in 1973 when he started 4 games for the Oilers.

Green Bay quarterback Lynn Dickey in 1977 - suffered a devastating leg injury in week 9. Still passed for 1346 yards and 5 touchdowns.

"Dr Doom" Robert Brazile of the Houston Oilers rolls up Packers quarterback Lynn Dickey in 1977. Brazile still ranks #8 on the Titans/Oilers unofficial All-Time Sack Leaders List with 48 sacks.

Lynn Dickey (#12) had a big game in the snow against Denver in 1984 when he threw for 371 yards and touchdown against the Broncos at Mile High Stadium. Shown here are Dickey with some of his offensive line - center Larry McCarren (#54) with guards Ron Hallstrom (#65) & Tim Huffman (#74). Broncos shown are linebacker Steve Busick (#58) and nose tackle Rubin Carter (#68).

Before he was the Packers starting quarterback of the 80s he was fighting for a starting position on the struggling Houston Oilers.

Rams defender Leroy Irvin grabs hold of Green Bay Packers quarterback Lynn Dickey for a sack during the 1980s. Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood (#85) holds down the front. This is actually his one and only solo sack of his 11-year career.

A 13-year NFL veteran, Lynn Dickey was a 3rd-round draft pick in 1971 by the Houston Oilers. He joined the Green Bay Packers in 1976 and stayed 9 seasons with them. In 1983 he led the NFL in passing yards with 4458 and touchdowns with 32.

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Mostly known for his time with the Green Bay Packers, Dickey was actually a third round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1971. He spent 4 seasons there. This is his 1974 Topps Card.

While he didn't play in 1978 Topps still had a card prepared for him. After suffering a devastating leg injury half-way through the 1977 season and undergoing 2 major surgeries he returned to the Packers starting lineup in 1979.

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September 17, 2025 at 3:47 pm

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