Don Bosseler
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| Born: | January 24, 1936 Wethersfield, New York, U.S. | ||||||
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| High school: | Batavia (Batavia, New York) | ||||||
| College: | Miami (FL) | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1957 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9 | ||||||
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Donald John Bosseler (born January 24, 1936) is an American former professional
1957 NFL Draft with the ninth overall pick. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
in 1990.
Early life
Bosseler attended and played
Batavia High School in Batavia, New York.[1]
College career
Bosseler was a four-year starter at fullback for the
MVP in the Senior Bowl. He rushed for 1,642 yards in his four years.[1]
Bosseler was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.
Professional career
Bosseler was drafted ninth overall in the
Washington Redskins before retiring. In 1959, he was named to the Pro Bowl
.
After football
After his football days, Bosseler briefly served as a radio analyst for
References
- ^ a b c "Don Bosseler". College Football Hall of Fame. Football Foundation. Retrieved 2009-02-04.