Researching Robert Dean

Dean retired from the U.S. Army as a Command Sergeant Major after a 28-year career. He appeared on radio programs, TV documentaries and at conferences discussing the subject of UFOs and a government cover up of alien visitations to Earth. Dean claimed to have viewed a classified government document called "The Assessment" that allegedly discussed threats posed by alien activity on Earth, and concluded that no such threats existed. Dean said he considers himself a professional UFO researcher and had "Cosmic Top Secret" clearance while in the military. In 1992 while employed as emergency services coordinator for Pima County, Arizona, Dean sued his employer for discrimination, saying he was treated unfairly because of his belief in UFOs, and because of his age, reportedly settling for $100,000.

While at Collingwood, Dean was used as a wingman and it was in that position that he appeared in the famous 1970 VFL Grand Final loss to Carlton. Dean was particularly strong in the air and a good mark so when he crossed to South Melbourne in 1976 he played at centre half forward. On his debut for South Melbourne, in the opening round of the 1976 season, against Geelong at Lake Oval, Dean kicked eight goals. The following round he kicked another six goals and finished the year as South Melbourne's leading goal-kicker with 37. Dean managed 26 goals in 1977 but in his final years was used mostly away from the goals.

Born in Hinsdale, Illinois, Dean went to Morton High School. During World War II, Dean served in the United States Navy. He received a master's degree in international relations from University of Chicago. He served in the United States Foreign Service and lived in Brazil, Chile, Mexico. He served as United States Ambassador to Peru from 1974 to 1977. In 1978, Dean retired from the United States Foreign Service and lived in Dallas, Texas. He worked for the Dallas Chamber of Commerce and owned an international consulting business. Dean died in Dallas, Texas.