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29. Boyd Dowler

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29. Boyd Dowler
Another player on this list with five championships with Green Bay, Boyd Dowler was the 1959 NFL Rookie of the Year.  Dowler was a consistent receiver and caught 40 touchdown passes as a Green Bay Packer, and was a member of the 1960s All-Decade Team.  The Packers inducted Dowler into their Hall of Fame in 1978.

The Bullet Points

  • Acquired: Drafted in the 3rd Round, 25th Overall 12/1/58.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1969 season but played with the Washington Redskins in 1971.
  • Games Played: 150
  • Notable Statistics: 448 Receptions
    6,918 Receiving Yards
    40 Receiving Touchdowns
    2 Rushing Attempts
    28 Rushing Yards
    93 Punt Returns
    3,987 Punting Yards
    90 Approximate Value*

    10 Playoff Games
    30 Receptions
    440 Receiving Yards
    5 Receiving Touchdowns
    5 Punts
    210 Punting Yards


    *Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Champion (1961, 1962 & 1965)
    Super Bowl Champion (I & II)
    Pro Bowl (1965 & 1967)
    AP Rookie of the Year (1959)
    UPI Rookie of the Year (1959)
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