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Also Known As Donald Rogers Maynard
Born 1935 (age 90) • Texas
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1987) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1987) • 1 Super Bowl championship • 1 AFL championship • 1 All-Pro selection • 4 Pro Bowl selections
Education University of Texas at El Paso
Height/Weight 6 ft 0 inches, 180 lb (1.83 m, 81 kg)
Position end, flanker, halfback
Jersey Number 13 (New York Giants, 1958) • 13 (New York Titans, 1960–1972) • 13 (St. Louis Cardinals, 1973)
Draft Drafted by the New York Giants in the ninth round (109th overall) of the 1957 NFL draft.
Games Played 186
Receptions 633
Touchdowns 88
Yards Gained By Passing 11834
Yards Per Reception 18.7

Top Questions

How tall was Don Maynard?
Don Maynard was 6 ft 0 inches, 180 lb (1.83 m, 81 kg).
What position did Don Maynard play?
Don Maynard played end, flanker, and halfback.
When was Don Maynard born?
Don Maynard was born on January 25, 1935, in Crosbyton, Texas, United States.
When was Don Maynard inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Don Maynard was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
How many Super Bowls did Don Maynard win?
Don Maynard won one Super Bowl championship.
How many times was Don Maynard selected to the Pro Bowl?
Don Maynard was selected to the Pro Bowl four times.
What college did Don Maynard attend?
Don Maynard attended the University of Texas at El Paso.

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