15 Facts About Dave Osborn

David Vance Osborn was born on March 18,1943 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 12 seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

Dave Osborn played college football for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux, where is he the only player in program history to have his number retired.

Dave Osborn was drafted by the Vikings in the 13th round of the 1965 NFL draft with the 176th overall pick.

The next year, Dave Osborn's carries increased significantly as he carried the ball 87 times for 344 yards and one touchdown, while having 15 receptions for 141 yards and two touchdowns.

Dave Osborn played just four games in the 1968 season, while having 42 carries for 140 yards.

Dave Osborn returned to play in each game of the 1969 season, while having 186 carries for 643 yards and seven touchdowns.

Dave Osborn had 22 receptions for 236 yards and one touchdown.

In Super Bowl IV, Dave Osborn was the starting halfback in the game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.

Dave Osborn had seven carries for 15 yards while having two receptions for 11 yards.

Dave Osborn had 23 catches for 202 yards and one touchdown.

Dave Osborn was named to the Pro Bowl that year, the lone selection of his career.

Dave Osborn played in every game of the 1972 season, carrying the ball 82 times for 261 yards for two touchdowns and having 20 receptions for 166 yards.

Dave Osborn had 20 carries for 76 yards while having a reception for one yard.

Dave Osborn played in six games while having six carries for 16 yards while having three kick returns for 19 yards.

Dave Osborn finished in the top 10 in rushing attempts in the league three times, doing so in 1967,1969, and 1970.