Don Maynard
American football player
Died when: 86 years 350 days (1043 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
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Donald Rogers Maynard (January 25, 1935 – January 10, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants and St.
Louis Cardinals; the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) with the New York Jets; and the World Football League (WFL) with the Shreveport Steamer.
Maynard was a four-time AFL All-Star and played for the Super Bowl III champions.The Jets retired Maynard's No. 13 in his honor.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and included on the AFL All-Time Team.Nicknamed "Country", the quick and sure-handed Maynard was perhaps the most productive receiver of his day, setting career records for total receiving yards as well as yards per reception.