Dick Creed

Dick Creed
Born	(1931-12-26)December 26, 1931 Struthers, Ohio, U.S.
Died	December 28, 2024(2024-12-28) (aged 93) Struthers, Ohio, U.S.
Education	Youngstown College
Occupation	NFL official (1978–2012)
Awards	Art McNally Award (2012)

Richard L. Creed (December 26, 1931 – December 28, 2024) was an American professional football on-field official.^[1]

Career

Creed worked two Super Bowls, XXVI as a side judge, and XXX as a back judge. In all, he covered 25 playoff games.^[1]

Creed started in the NFL in 1978,^[2] when the league upgraded to 7-man officiating crews. In his first season, he made a notable call in the fourth quarter of a Patriots-Jets game at Shea Stadium. Creed flagged Jets' defensive back Burgess Owens for a personal foul, which extended the Patriots drive. The Patriots ended up kicking a field goal, and won the game 19–17.^[3]

Creed wore #61 for most of his career. He retired from on-field officiating in 1998, but continued to serve as a replay official for the next 15 years.^[4]

Creed died at home on December 28, 2024.^[4]

Notes

1. Schultz, Mark. "2-time Super Bowl official Dick Creed dies at 93". footballzebras. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
2. "Dick Creed NFL Officiating Record and bio". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
3. Lowitt, Bruce (20 November 1978). "Lady Luck finishes game with Pats". Lewiston Evening Journal. AP Sports. p. 25. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
4. "Richard L. Creed Obituary". Becker Funeral Homes. Retrieved 4 January 2025.