Dick Witcher was the 49ers' 8th-round pick in 1966. He spent his rookie season on the bench, but after Bernie Casey was traded to the Rams before the 1967 season, Witcher became the starting flanker. That was his best season, catching 46 passes for 705 yards.
He remained in the starting lineup through 1971, although with the arrival of rookie Gene Washington in 1969, he shared the other wideout spot with Clifton McNeil.
In 1972 he shared his position with Preston Riley.
In his final season with the 49ers, he moved over to tight end, backing up Pro-Bowler Ted Kwalick.
Witcher also played for the WFL's Southern California Sun in 1974.
Teams: 49ers (1966-73), WFL (1974)
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