14 Facts About Boyd Dowler

Boyd Hamilton Dowler was born on October 18,1937 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.

Boyd Dowler played 12 seasons from 1959 to 1971,11 with the Green Bay Packers and one with the Washington Redskins.

Boyd Dowler played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes as a single-wing quarterback under head coach Dal Ward.

Boyd Dowler led the Big Seven conference in receiving as a junior in 1957, but spent more time as a passer and runner during his senior season.

The 25th overall pick in the 1959 NFL draft, Boyd Dowler was the NFL rookie of the year in 1959, Vince Lombardi's first season as head coach.

Boyd Dowler was a two-time Pro Bowler in 1965 and 1967, and a key contributor on the Packers dynasty in the 1960s, assisting the team to five NFL championship wins and victories in Super Bowls I and II.

Boyd Dowler aggravated the shoulder early in the first quarter of the first Super Bowl two weeks later, allowing seldom-used Max McGee to be a significant contributor in the game with two touchdown catches.

Boyd Dowler made a big impact the following year in Super Bowl II with a 62-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Bart Starr in the first half.

Boyd Dowler finished the game as the top receiver for the Packers, with two receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.

Boyd Dowler is a member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team.

Boyd Dowler had been acquired from the Packers for the Redskins' 1971 fifth-round pick which had been obtained from the Los Angeles Rams earlier on January 28,1971.

Boyd Dowler was on George Allen's coaching staff with the Rams in 1970 and made the transition with him to Washington as a player-coach.

Boyd Dowler retired with a career record of 474 receptions for 7,270 yards and 40 touchdowns.

Boyd Dowler led the Packers in receptions for seven seasons.