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American racing driver (born 1951)
1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991). Mears is also a three-time Indycar series/World Series champion (1979, 1981 and 1982). Mears was born in Wichita, Kansas and
Rick_Mears
75th running of the Indianapolis 500
During time trials, Mears also established an Indy record by winning his sixth career pole position. The month of May for Mears was tumultuous, as he
1991_Indianapolis_500
American auto racing team
fall-out of the controversy. Penske's next Indy 500 win was with Rick Mears in 1984. Mears and former Penske driver Tom Sneva battled for the lead in the
Team_Penske
Motor car race
Rick Mears crashed his car in turn two. After losing control, the car impacted the wall and damaged the nose and left-front suspension. If Mears's team
1986_Michigan_500
72nd running of the Indianapolis 500
positions with Rick Mears winning the pole position, Danny Sullivan at the center of the front row, and Al Unser on the outside. Mears set a new track
1988_Indianapolis_500
70th running of the Indianapolis 500
saw a shake-up from the previous year. Rick Mears suffered a serious crash at Sanair in 1984. In 1985, Mears only drove a partial schedule (ovals only
1986_Indianapolis_500
American motorsport season
14 top tens (no finish worse than 7th), Rick Mears ran away with the inaugural CART championship title. Mears took a large points lead after winning the
1979 SCCA/CART Indy Car Series
1979_SCCA/CART_Indy_Car_Series
68th running of the Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday May 27, 1984. Rick Mears, who previously won in 1979, won his second (of four) Indy 500 victories
1984_Indianapolis_500
66th running of the Indianapolis 500
438 km/h). A few minutes later, he was beaten by his Penske teammate Rick Mears. Mears secured the pole position with a four-lap average of 207.004 mph (333
1982_Indianapolis_500
American racing driver (born 1978)
of the Coca-Cola 600, Mears is a member of the Mears racing family as the nephew of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears and the son of IndyCar
Casey_Mears
American motorsport season
Fittipaldi and Mears finished 1st-2nd. Fittipaldi effectively clinched the championship by virtue of a now 22-point lead over Mears. If Mears were to win
1989 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1989_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
American motorsport season
sanctioned by USAC, but counted towards the CART points championship. Rick Mears won the Indy 500, his third victory at Indy. The 1988 season was the breakout
1988 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1988_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
American motorsport season
dropped out. Rick Mears then took the lead, and throughout the next 20 laps dueled with Johnny Rutherford. After a poor pit stop by Rutherford, Mears had a 20-second
1980 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1980_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
American motorsport season
location on November 6. The PPG Indy Car World Series Drivers' Champion was Rick Mears. Rookie of the Year was Bobby Rahal. Though it was not officially part
1982 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1982_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
63rd running of the Indianapolis 500
wheel. Second-year driver Rick Mears took the lead for the final time with 18 laps to go, and won his first Indianapolis 500. Mears would win again in 1984
1979_Indianapolis_500
Motor car race
qualifying, Rick Mears returned to the pits after a gust of wind pushed him towards the wall on his warmup lap. After putting on an old set of tires, Mears returned
1988_Michigan_500
65th running of the Indianapolis 500
of Danny Ongais, and a major pit fire involving Rick Mears. Ongais was critically injured, and Mears suffered burns, but both drivers would recover. Another
1981_Indianapolis_500
American motorsport season
as the "Spin and Win." In September 1984, Rick Mears suffered serious leg injuries in a crash at Sanair. Mears drove only a part-time schedule in 1985,
1985 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1985_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
American racing driver (1939–2021)
father of Al Unser Jr. He was the second of four men (A. J. Foyt, himself, Rick Mears and Hélio Castroneves) to have won the Indianapolis 500 four times (1970
Al_Unser
Motor car race
for sponsorship reasons, the race was won by Rick Mears, his final Indy Car victory. It was also Mears' only win in the Michigan 500. The event was race
1991_Michigan_500
American racing driver (born 1973)
cousin of NASCAR driver Casey Mears. He has retired from automobile racing but currently competes in motocross events. Mears competed in the Toyota Atlantic
Clint_Mears
Annual auto race held in Speedway, Indiana, US
, Rick Mears and Hélio Castroneves, each of whom has won the race four times. The active driver with the most victories is Castroneves. Rick Mears holds
Indianapolis_500
Indy car race at Michigan
Rick Mears were leaving the pits during a yellow when Mears accused Andretti of passing him illegally under the caution. Officials denied the Mears protest
Michigan_500
Motor car race
two laps, not an average speed of the two laps. Rick Mears won the pole with a speed of 200.983 mph. Mears' lap broke the single lap record that Peter Revson
1982_Pocono_500
73rd running of the Indianapolis 500
tentatively put himself third. The next car out, however, was pole favorite Rick Mears. Mears set a one-lap track record of 224.254 mph (360.902 km/h), and a four-lap
1989_Indianapolis_500
Motor car race
amputate both feet but were convinced to transfer Mears to Indianapolis for reconstructive surgery. Mears returned to racing at the 1985 Indianapolis 500
1985_Pocono_500
67th running of the Indianapolis 500
fastest practice lap on Friday May 20 at 205.996 mph. Don Whittington, Rick Mears, and Mike Mosley all registered laps over 205 mph. Tom Sneva was close
1983_Indianapolis_500
Internal combustion engine
(Parnelli*) CART Champions (9): 1979 Rick Mears (Penske) 1980 Johnny Rutherford (Chaparral) 1981 Rick Mears (Penske) 1982 Rick Mears (Penske) 1983 Al Unser (Penske)
Cosworth_DFV
American off-road racer
at Mesa Marin. Mears is the father of NASCAR driver Casey Mears, and the older brother of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears. Since his retirement
Roger_Mears
Motor car race
the 1987 Quaker State 500 for sponsorship reasons, the race was won by Rick Mears, snapping a two-year winless drought, and earning his third Pocono 500
1987_Pocono_500
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
program expanded to full time at Penske Racing. Penske's primary drivers Rick Mears and Danny Sullivan raced it full-time. A third car was entered at Indianapolis
Ilmor-Chevrolet_265-A_engine
British engineering company
In 1987, the engine program expanded to all three Penske team drivers (Rick Mears, Danny Sullivan, and Al Unser), Patrick Racing, and Newman/Haas Racing
Ilmor
Defunct North American open-wheel auto racing organization
In order, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti, and Bobby Rahal at Laguna Seca, 1991.
Championship Auto Racing Teams
Championship_Auto_Racing_Teams
64th running of the Indianapolis 500
Mears held a 20-second lead. Tom Sneva ducked into the pits under the yellow for tires and fuel. One lap later, leader Mears was in the pits. Mears gambled
1980_Indianapolis_500
Historic motorsport track in Speedway, Indiana, US
brought a new generation of speedsters, led by four-time race winner Rick Mears who also broke the 220 mph (350 km/h) speed mark in qualifying (1989)
Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway
the 2026 event, 77 different drivers have won. A. J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, and Hélio Castroneves share the record for the most victories with four
List of Indianapolis 500 winners
List_of_Indianapolis_500_winners
American racing driver (1934–2021)
wanted a proven winner to join his young driver Rick Mears. Unser won six times to Mears' three wins but Mears won the championship and Indianapolis 500. In
Bobby_Unser
American racing driver and businessman (born 1937)
500 wins 1972 (Donohue) 1979 (Mears) 1981 (B. Unser) 1984 (Mears) 1985 (Sullivan) 1987 (A. Unser) 1988 (Mears) 1991 (Mears) 1993 (Fittipaldi) 1994 (Unser
Roger_Penske
62nd running of the Indianapolis 500
second pole in a row. Sneva's Penske teammate, rookie Rick Mears, was the next car out. Mears completed three laps over 200 mph, and his four-lap average
1978_Indianapolis_500
Racing car
1988 Indianapolis 500 with Rick Mears winning the pole position, Danny Sullivan qualifying second and Al Unser, Sr. third. Mears went on to win the Indy
Penske_PC-17
76th running of the Indianapolis 500
biggest story of the day, however, was the massive crash by Rick Mears. Late in the afternoon, Mears entered turn two, and a fluid leak sprayed water over the
1992_Indianapolis_500
British racing driver (1978–2011)
24 Hours of Daytona for Chip Ganassi Racing with Scott Dixon and Casey Mears in the DP class. The trio won overall, completing 734 laps in the No. 02
Dan_Wheldon
Motor car race
on Wednesday, July 14. Andretti's speed of 206.3 mph was followed by Rick Mears at 205.7 mph and Al Unser at 204.5 mph. Mario Andretti won the pole on
1982_Michigan_500
Brazilian racing driver (born 1946)
500 wins 1972 (Donohue) 1979 (Mears) 1981 (B. Unser) 1984 (Mears) 1985 (Sullivan) 1987 (A. Unser) 1988 (Mears) 1991 (Mears) 1993 (Fittipaldi) 1994 (Unser
Emerson_Fittipaldi
Sports season
Racing, and Roger Penske hired the young Mears to fill in for Andretti the weekends he was overseas. Mears, who had spent two years in lesser-funded
1978 USAC Championship Car season
1978_USAC_Championship_Car_season
Name list
Richard Vigneault (born 1956) Rick Mazza (born 1961), Australian politician Rick Mears (born 1951), American race car driver Rick Mercer (born 1969), Canadian
Rick_(given_name)
Category of professional-level automobile racing in North America
Rick Mears 1980 Johnny Rutherford 1980 Johnny Rutherford (2) Year USAC Gold Crown ChampionshipAB 1981 Rick Mears (2) 1981–82 George Snider 1982 Rick Mears
American open-wheel car racing
American_open-wheel_car_racing
IndyCar race at Pocono
the finish between Rick Mears, Bobby Rahal, and Danny Sullivan. With the three cars running nose-to-tail on lap 194, Rahal passed Mears going into turn one
Pocono_500_(IndyCar)
Auto race held 1987-92
stop on lap 72, Mears made the handling adjustments he needed to pull out to a 9-second lead. However, over the final handful of laps, Mears was stuck behind
Marlboro_Challenge
American motorsport season
location on October 31. The PPG Indy Car World Series Drivers' Champion was Rick Mears despite missing Round 2 at Milwaukee due to injuries sustained in the
1981 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1981_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
position. As of the 2023 race, 67 drivers have won the pole position. Rick Mears holds the record for the most: six. Scott Dixon has five, while Hélio
List of Indianapolis 500 pole-sitters
List_of_Indianapolis_500_pole-sitters
American motorsport season
sanctioned by USAC, but counted towards the CART points championship. Rick Mears won the Indy 500, his record-tying fourth victory in the event. Michael
1991 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1991_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
Motor car race
221.450 mph. Rick Mears suffered a crash when his rear brakes locked up and he spun into the inside pit wall. Driving his backup car, Mears was second fastest
1989_Michigan_500
Racing car model
Prix where it qualified 6th and 7th with Fittipaldi and Mears, respectively. In the race Mears scored a 3rd place, while Fittipaldi retired with drive
Penske_PC-20
American racing driver (born 1950)
101 laps. Sullivan was part of the all-Penske front row with teammates Rick Mears and Al Unser Sr. A wing adjuster broke on Sullivan's car just after the
Danny_Sullivan
71st running of the Indianapolis 500
would arrive the following morning, and Rick Mears and Danny Sullivan flipped a coin to see who would drive it. Mears won the toss. The final day of practice
1987_Indianapolis_500
Motor car race
rookies. Rick Mears finished third and clinched the Triple Crown points title. By scoring the most points at IndyCar's 500 mile races, Mears won a $10
1983_Pocono_500
74th running of the Indianapolis 500
race was officially Fittipaldi, Mears, and Luyendyk. Fittipaldi accepted his berth in the pit stop contest, but Mears and Luyendyk declined. The two vacant
1990_Indianapolis_500
1976 Johnny Rutherford, 1980 Bobby Unser, 1981 Rick Mears, 1984 Emerson Fittipaldi, 1989 Rick Mears, 1991 Al Unser Jr., 1994 Buddy Rice, 2004 Scott Dixon
Indianapolis_500_records
American racing driver and team owner (born 1971)
team) was an IRL team that Stewart owned with Larry Curry, Andy Card, and Rick Ehrgott from 1999 to 2001. Following the 2008 season, Stewart was given a
Tony_Stewart
Motor car race
Cogan. On the restart, Rick Mears passed Cogan for the lead entering turn one. Andretti retook the lead on lap 74 when Mears pitted. When it was Andretti's
1986_Pocono_500
Auto race held in Avondale, Arizona
Polesitter Rick Mears led the first 22 laps, and stretched out to a large, dominating lead. Coming out of turn four on lap 22, however, Mears tangled with
IndyCar Series at Phoenix Raceway
IndyCar_Series_at_Phoenix_Raceway
Motor car race
last lap, Mears held a slim lead over Paul. As Mears exited turn two he caught the lapped car of Chris Kneifel and was slowed. Paul passed Mears entering
1983_Michigan_500
Motor car races held in 1979–1980
Benny Parsons Dale Earnhardt Donnie Allison Gordon Johncock Bobby Unser Rick Mears Johnny Rutherford Wally Dallenbach Mike Mosley Tom Sneva Danny Ongais
IROC_VII
Motor car race
after the restart, Rick Mears retook the lead and pulled away by over two seconds. With 12 laps to go, the low fuel light on Mears' dashboard came on
1984_Pocono_500
American auto race
Penske cars of Bobby Unser and Rick Mears, who swapped the lead several times during the middle of the race. It looked that Mears might back up his Indianapolis
1979_California_500
Japanese front-engine sports coupe
in place of it. Still used as a backup pace car, eventual race winner Rick Mears received a Dodge Stealth for winning the race and dealers sold pace car
Mitsubishi_3000GT
American transportation services company
500 wins 1972 (Donohue) 1979 (Mears) 1981 (B. Unser) 1984 (Mears) 1985 (Sullivan) 1987 (A. Unser) 1988 (Mears) 1991 (Mears) 1993 (Fittipaldi) 1994 (Unser
Penske_Corporation
Australian and American racing driver (born 1981)
500 wins 1972 (Donohue) 1979 (Mears) 1981 (B. Unser) 1984 (Mears) 1985 (Sullivan) 1987 (A. Unser) 1988 (Mears) 1991 (Mears) 1993 (Fittipaldi) 1994 (Unser
Will_Power
American racing driver (1937–1975)
858 km/h). Donohue held the record for 11 years, until it was broken by Rick Mears at Michigan International Speedway. The 917-30 has been referred to as
Mark_Donohue
Topics referred to by the same term
Australian cyclist Ashley Mears (born 1980), American sociologist Bob Mears (born 1933), American football coach Brian Mears (1931–2009), British author
Mears
Motor car races held in 1986
Sports-Prototype Championship 3rd in 1985 World Sportscar Championship 12 Rick Mears 25 $20,800 CART PPG IndyCar World Series 10th in 1985 IndyCar points
IROC_X
American racing driver (born 1990)
500 wins 1972 (Donohue) 1979 (Mears) 1981 (B. Unser) 1984 (Mears) 1985 (Sullivan) 1987 (A. Unser) 1988 (Mears) 1991 (Mears) 1993 (Fittipaldi) 1994 (Unser
Josef_Newgarden
Motor car race
Canadian won a 500-mile Indy Car race. The race was also the last race of Rick Mears' racing career. The event was race number 10 of 16 in the 1992 PPG Indy
1992_Michigan_500
American motorsport season
summer. Mario Andretti, Rick Mears, and Jimmy Vasser all sat out the race at Detroit while they recovered from injuries. In July, Mears dropped out of the
1992 PPG Indy Car World Series
1992_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
Spanish racing driver (born 1997)
IndyCar Series champions 1979: R. Mears (CART) 1980: J. Rutherford (CART) 1981: R. Mears (CART) 1982: R. Mears (CART) 1983: A. Unser Sr. (CART) 1984:
Álex_Palou
American racing driver (born 1936)
victory in 1982 by a car length over Rick Mears. After falling behind on the final sequence of pit stops, Mears was rapidly closing in on Johncock in
Gordon_Johncock
Series. He finished third in the 1979 24 Hours of Daytona with co-drivers Rick Mears and Monte Shelton, driving a Porsche 934 1/2. Porsche subsequently supplied
Bruce_Canepa
Racing car model
driven for Roger Penske by Rick Mears and Kevin Cogan in the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) Series in 1982. Mears campaigned the car as the GOULD
Penske_PC-10
American motorsport season
Drivers' Champion was Mario Andretti and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Rick Mears. Rookie of the Year was Roberto Guerrero. The 68th Indianapolis 500 was
1984 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1984_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
Motorsport achievement
Johncock Rick Mears Gordon Johncock 1983 CART PPG Indy Car World Series Tom Sneva Teo Fabi John Paul Jr. 1984 CART PPG Indy Car World Series Rick Mears Danny
Triple_Crown_(IndyCar)
Racing car model
being driven by Rick Mears. The Penske PC-6 was introduced to racing in 1978 at the 62nd Indianapolis 500, driven by Tom Sneva, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti
Penske_PC-6
American motorsport season
to lose traction. Rick Mears, who had not won a race in two years, led Geoff Brabham late in the race, but was low on fuel. Mears' car sputtered on the
1987 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
1987_CART_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
List of top drivers from the history of the Indianapolis 50
15. The three four-time Indy 500 winners A. J. Foyt, Al Unser Sr., and Rick Mears comprised the front row. The three most recent three-time winners Bobby
The_Greatest_33
American racing driver (born 1978)
500 wins 1972 (Donohue) 1979 (Mears) 1981 (B. Unser) 1984 (Mears) 1985 (Sullivan) 1987 (A. Unser) 1988 (Mears) 1991 (Mears) 1993 (Fittipaldi) 1994 (Unser
Kurt_Busch
Racing car model
The chassis was fielded by two teams, Penske Racing and Patrick Racing. Rick Mears won the pole position for the 1989 Indianapolis 500 with the car, and
Penske_PC-18
American racing driver (born 1956)
He was beaten only by his teammate, Mears. Cogan started from the middle of the front row, next to pole-sitter Mears, and A. J. Foyt. As the field approached
Kevin_Cogan
Award
Indianapolis 500's four-time winners, Rick Mears, Al Unser, and A. J. Foyt with the Borg-Warner Trophy
Borg-Warner_Trophy
American racing driver (1946–1994)
500 wins 1972 (Donohue) 1979 (Mears) 1981 (B. Unser) 1984 (Mears) 1985 (Sullivan) 1987 (A. Unser) 1988 (Mears) 1991 (Mears) 1993 (Fittipaldi) 1994 (Unser
Neil_Bonnett
Foyt (7) CART/CCWS (1979–2007) 1979: Rick Mears 1980: Johnny Rutherford 1981: Rick Mears (2) 1982: Rick Mears (3) 1983: Al Unser (2) 1984: Mario Andretti
List of American open-wheel racing national champions
List_of_American_open-wheel_racing_national_champions
Brazilian racing driver (born 1974)
IndyCar Series champions 1979: R. Mears (CART) 1980: J. Rutherford (CART) 1981: R. Mears (CART) 1982: R. Mears (CART) 1983: A. Unser Sr. (CART) 1984:
Tony_Kanaan
Canadian racing driver (born 1971)
Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021. Matsumoto, Rick (10 June 1998). "Villeneuve takes run at rival Schumacher". Toronto Star
Jacques_Villeneuve
Auto racing sanctioning body in the US
TORC: The Off-Road Championship was founded in 2009 by motocross racer Rick Johnson and it was managed the race operations and officiated the events
United_States_Auto_Club
American racing driver (born 1993)
500 wins 1972 (Donohue) 1979 (Mears) 1981 (B. Unser) 1984 (Mears) 1985 (Sullivan) 1987 (A. Unser) 1988 (Mears) 1991 (Mears) 1993 (Fittipaldi) 1994 (Unser
Ryan_Blaney
Race track in West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Gordon Johncock, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Jim Clark, Alan Kulwicki, Rick Mears, Tom Sneva, Michael Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Juan Pablo Montoya, Dario
Milwaukee_Mile
Motor car race
Rick Mears set a very fast speed early at 211.119 mph, over five and a half miles per hour faster than the track record. For a brief period, Mears held
1989_Pocono_500
American racing driver (born 1956)
named NASCAR Illustrated Person of the Year Award recipient. The AARWBA Rick Mears “Good Guy” Award for his longtime cooperation with the American Auto Racing
Rusty_Wallace
Motor car race
in Indy car racing. It was also the last win for the Truesports team. Rick Mears won his third Indianapolis 500 in May. Danny Sullivan won the Michigan
1988_Pocono_500
Media treatment of American auto race
Troy Ruttman, Jim Rathmann, Louis Meyer, Johnny Rutherford, A. J. Foyt, Rick Mears, Al Unser Sr., Al Unser Jr., Bobby Unser, Gordon Johncock, Arie Luyendyk
Indianapolis 500 in film and media
Indianapolis_500_in_film_and_media
American racing driver (born 1977)
make select starts for Rick Ware Racing in the No. 51 Ford, beginning with Darlington Raceway. Newman made 8 starts for Rick Ware Racing in 2023 with
Ryan_Newman_(racing_driver)
RICK MEARS
RICK MEARS
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English American
Rock.
Male
English
Short form of English Nicholas/Nickolas, NICK means "victor of the people."
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, French, German, Latin, Scandinavian, Spanish
Peaceful Ruler; Female Version of Eric; Ruler Forever; Rich
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German American Norse English
Hard ruler.
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Hindu, Indian
Rich
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Swedish, Teutonic
Rich and Powerful Ruler; Powerful; Rich Ruler; Dominant Ruler; Peaceful Ruler; Strong Power; Hardy Power; Powerful Ruler; Brave; First of the People
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Rickie, RICKI means "powerful ruler."Â
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Rick, RIK means "powerful ruler."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Rich
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Italian, Jamaican
Rock; Form of Rockne; From the Rock Fortress; Stone Camp; Rest
Male
Spanish
 Contracted form of Spanish Ricardo, RICO means "powerful ruler." Compare with another form of Rico.
Male
English
English short form of Roman Latin Victor, VICK means "conqueror."
Surname or Lastname
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English : variant of Rich 2.German : from a short form of any of the Germanic personal names formed with rīc ‘power(ful)’.
Male
English
Pet form of English Richard, RICKY means "powerful ruler."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Indian, Norse, Scandinavian, Swedish
Rich and Powerful Ruler; War Leader; Dominant Ruler; People's Ruler; Power of the Wolf; Brother; All-ruler; Strong Power; Hardy Power; Powerful and Brave Ruler
Male
English
Short form of English Richard, RICH means "powerful ruler."
Male
English
 Short form of English Richard, DICK means "powerful ruler." Compare with another form of Dick.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Eric, ERICK means "ever-ruler."
Male
Italian
 Short form of Italian Enrico, RICO means "home-ruler." Compare with another form of Rico.
Male
English
 Pet form of English Richard, RICK means "powerful ruler."
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