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Don Maynard

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Position: WR
Date of Birth: January 25, 1935
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 180 lbs
First Team: NY (1958)
Last Team: STL (1973)

Receiving Stats (WR / TE)

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Don Maynard: Career Overview

Date of Birth: January 25, 1935
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)

Career Timeline

  • New York Giants (NY): 1958
  • New York Titans (NYT): 1960
  • New York Jets (NYJ): 1963 - 1972
  • St. Louis Cardinals (STL): 1973

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Don Maynard was an original member of the New York Titans, the team that would later become the New York Jets.
  • He played a pivotal role in the Jets' victory in Super Bowl III, where they defeated the Baltimore Colts.
  • Maynard was known for his exceptional speed and route-running ability, making him one of the most feared receivers in the league during his playing days.
  • He was selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times (1967, 1968, 1969, 1971) and was named to the NFL All-Pro team.
  • In 1987, Maynard was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the game.
  • He finished his career with over 600 receptions, more than 11,700 receiving yards, and 88 touchdown catches, ranking him among the all-time leaders at the time of his retirement.
  • Maynard was also known for his leadership on and off the field and became a mentor to younger players throughout his career.

Legacy

Don Maynard is remembered as one of the pioneers of the wide receiver position in the NFL. His ability to stretch the field and make big plays helped to redefine the role of receivers in professional football. His induction into the Hall of Fame solidified his status as one of the greats in the history of the sport.

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