Daniel Joseph Conners was an American professional football linebacker who played 11 seasons for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League from 1964 through 1969 and later in the National Football League from 1970 through 1974.
12 Facts About Dan Conners
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Dan Conners played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and is enshrined in their Hall of Fame.
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Dan Conners led the Flying Dutchmen to undefeated seasons in 1957 and 1958 as a fullback and center while earning varsity letters in wrestling and baseball.
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Dan Conners then moved to offensive tackle and then started to make a significant impact on the defensive side of the ball at tackle.
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Dan Conners signed with the Raiders and started an 11-year career that continued through 1974.
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Dan Conners moved to middle linebacker and helped anchor the defensive unit that helped lead the team to the playoffs in seven of his 11 seasons, 13 games in all.
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Dan Conners appeared in 141 games with the Raiders, 110 of them as a starter.
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Dan Conners made several postseason All-Pro teams, mostly during a stretch from 1967 through 1969.
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Dan Conners was a second-team all-AFL pick in 1967 by the Associated Press, United Press International and The Sporting News.
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Dan Conners was named as one of the six linebackers on the AFL Hall of Fame All-1960s Team, joining the likes of Bobby Bell, Nick Buoniconti, George Webster, Larry Grantham, and Mike Stratton.
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Dan Conners was a foundational piece of the Raiders' defense over that period.
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Dan Conners died on April 28,2019 at the age of 77.