143. Boyd Dowler
Boyd Dowler came from the mountains to the cheese country of Wisconsin, whereas a member of the Green Bay Packers, he would win five NFL Championships and the first two Super Bowls. Dowler wasted no time becoming a high-end weapon for Bart Starr and Vince Lombardi, and United Press named him the Rookie of the Year in 1959. He would have at least 500 Receiving Yards for nine seasons and was a Pro Bowl Selection twice (1965 & 1967). Dowler played all but his last season with the Packers and was a fixture in their five 1960’s championship teams and their first two Super Bowl wins, scoring a TD in Super Bowl II.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1977
- Position: Kicker, Split End, Wide Receiver
- Games Played: 162
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Notable Statistics: 474 Receptions
7,270 Receiving Yards
40 Receiving Touchdowns
2 Rushing Attempts
28 Rushing Yards
93 Punts
3,987 Punting Yards
93 Approximate Value*
11 Playoff Games
30 Receptions
444 Receiving Yards
5 Receiving Touchdowns
5 Punts
210 Punting Yards
*Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season. - Played For: Green Bay Packers , Washington Redskins
- College: Colorado
- Drafted: 3rd Round, 25th Overall in 1959
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (2) (Green Bay Packers, I & II)
NFL Champion (5) (1961, 1962, 1965, 1966 & 1967)
NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
Pro Bowl (2) (1965 & 1967)
AP Rookie of the Year (1959)
UPI Rookie of the Year (1959) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (3) (1963, 1967 & 1968)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (1) (1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Receptions (1) (1961)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (1) (1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt (2) (1961 & 1962) - Notable All Time Rankings: None
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