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Donald John Bosseler (born January 24, 1936) is a former American football fullback who played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins from 1957 to 1964. He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted in the first round (ninth overall) of the 1957 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

Don Bosseler

No. 31
Position:	Fullback
Personal information
Born:	(1936-01-24) January 24, 1936 (age 86) Wethersfield, New York, U.S.
Career information
High school:	Batavia (NY)
College:	Miami (FL)
NFL Draft:	1957 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
Career history
Washington Redskins (1957–1964)
Career highlights and awards
80 Greatest Redskins
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 19,392 Average: 12.5 Touchdowns: 106
Player stats at NFL.com
College Football Hall of Fame

Early life

Bosseler attended and played high school football at Batavia High School in Batavia, New York.[1]

College career

Bosseler was a four-year starter at fullback for the University of Miami. In his senior year, 1956, he helped the team to an 8-1-1 record, was named All-America by the Associated Press, and was MVP in the Senior Bowl. He rushed for 1,642 yards in his four years.[1] Bosseler was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.

Professional career

Bosseler was drafted ninth overall in the 1957 NFL Draft and played for seven seasons with the Washington Redskins before retiring. In 1959, he was named to the Pro Bowl.

After football

After his football days, Bosseler briefly served as a radio analyst for Miami Dolphins radio broadcasts before joining Prudential Bache in Miami, where he became a vice-president.[1]

References

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