David Elmer "Bo" Rather was an American professional football player.
11 Facts About Bo Rather
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Bo Rather played college football for the University of Michigan from 1970 to 1972 and as a wide receiver in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins in 1973 and 1978 and for the Chicago Bears from 1974 to 1978.
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In six years of playing in the NFL, Bo Rather appeared in 64 games and had 92 receptions for 1,467 yards and seven touchdowns.
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Bo Rather enrolled at the University of Michigan in 1969 and played college football for Bo Schembechler's Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1970 to 1972.
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Bo Rather shared playing time at the split end position with Gil Chapman.
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Bo Rather gained a total of 796 all-purpose yards for Michigan, including 378 receiving yards and 302 yards on kickoff returns.
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Bo Rather was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 1973 NFL draft.
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Bo Rather appeared in only six games for the Dolphins during the 1973 NFL season and had no pass receptions.
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Bo Rather next played for the Chicago Bears as a wide receiver from 1974 to 1978.
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Bo Rather returned to the Dolphins for the final three games of the 1979 NFL season.
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In six years of playing in the NFL, Bo Rather appeared in 64 games and had 92 receptions for 1,467 yards and seven touchdowns.