Former Bills Wide Receiver, Hall of Famer, Dies at 83
Summary
Bobby Crockett, a former wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills and a college football star at the University of Arkansas, died at age 83. He had stage 4 pancreatic cancer and pneumonia before his death. Crockett was well-known for his contributions to Arkansas's 1964 national championship team and his professional football career in the 1960s.Key Facts
- Bobby Crockett played college football at the University of Arkansas from 1963 to 1965.
- He helped Arkansas win the national championship in 1964.
- Crockett earned All-America and All-Southwest Conference honors in 1965.
- He set a Cotton Bowl record with 10 catches for 129 yards in 1966.
- Crockett was drafted by both the AFL’s Buffalo Bills and the NFL’s New York Giants and chose to play for the Bills.
- He played three seasons with the Bills from 1966 to 1969, catching 41 passes for 659 yards and three touchdowns.
- After retiring, Crockett opened a law practice in Arkansas.
- He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Hall of Honor, Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, and Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.
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