Dick Jorgensen (d. October 10, 1990) was an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) for 23 years until the conclusion of the 1989 NFL season. Jorgensen's career was highlighted by being selected to referee Super Bowl XXIV in 1990 and was an alternate official in Super Bowl VIII and Super Bowl XV. On the field, Jorgensen wore uniform number 60 for the majority of his career (he wore number 6 from 1979-81 when officials were numbered separately by position). October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ... 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In American football, an official is a person who has some responsibility in enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game. ... For other uses of National Football League, see National Football League (disambiguation). ... The 1989 NFL season was the 70th regular season of the National Football League. ... Date January 28, 1990 Stadium Louisiana Superdome City New Orleans, Louisiana MVP Joe Montana, Quarterback Favorite 49ers by 11 1/2 National anthem Aaron Neville Coin toss Mel Blount, Terry Bradshaw, Art Shell, Willie Wood Referee Dick Jorgensen Halftime show Pete Fountain, Doug Kershaw, Irma Thomas Attendance 72,919 TV... 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Date January 13, 1974 Stadium Rice Stadium City Houston, Texas MVP Larry Csonka, Running back Favorite Dolphins by 7 National Anthem Charley Pride Coin toss Game referee Halftime show University of Texas at Austin Band Attendance 71,882 TV in the United States Network CBS Announcers Ray Scott, Pat Summerall... Date January 25, 1981 Stadium Louisiana Superdome City New Orleans, Louisiana MVP Jim Plunkett, Quarterback Favorite Eagles by 3 National anthem Helen OConnell Coin toss Marie Lombardi Referee Ben Dreith Halftime show Jim Skinner Productions presents Mardi Gras Festival Attendance 76,135 TV in the United States Network NBC...

Jorgensen was a 1956 graduate of the University of Wisconsin and was captain of the basketball team his senior year. Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public university located in Madison, Wisconsin. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ...

In the NFL, Jorgensen was assigned to 12 post-season games that included four conference championship games and Super Bowl XXIV. What made this Super Bowl notable was that this was Jorgenson's last game as he died nearly nine months later from cancer on October 10, 1990 at age 56. Officials wore a shoulder patch with the number 60 on their uniforms the following season to honor Jorgensen. October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ... 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He is survived by his wife, Adlone; three daughters, Londa, Susan, and Sarah, and one granddaughter.

External links

• Dick Jorgensen, Football Official, 56. The New York Times (1990-10-12). Retrieved on 2006-09-09.