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Packers star Billy Howton, first NFLPA president, dies at 95

Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era ...

Packers Mourn as Oldest Living NFL Player and 1st NFLPA President Passes Away

The oldest living NFL player was a Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer, one who happened to be the first NFLPA President.

Billy Howton, believed to have been the oldest living NFL player, dies at 95

When he retired in 1963, Howton was the NFL’s all-time leading receiver in receptions (503) and receiving yards (8,459).

Billy Howton former Green Bay Packers star and NFLPA founder passes away at 95

Billy Howton, the Green Bay Packers' legendary wide receiver and NFL Players Association founder, passed away at 95. He revolutionized the game, becoming the first rookie to achieve over 1,000 ...