Flanker
No. 13
Texas Western
"Don Maynard is now considered among the best of pass-catchers and had a fine season as a spread end. The 25-year-old speedster from Colorado City, Texas, who was found wanting by the Giants, nailed 72 passes for 1,265 yards and six TDs. He also carried back three kickoffs for 59 yards.
Few in the circuit can match his speed at starting from his wide post, and his cutting ability makes him difficult to defend."
-1961 Pro Football Handbook
"Don Maynard, who operates on the flank for New York and ranked third in receiving, was let go by the Giants because of 'bad hands.' A 9.6 sprinter, he never loosened up as a Giant rookie in 1958. They said he didn't know his routes, couldn't catch a ball. That isn't what the Titans- or the opposing teams- say."
-Murray Olderman, Sports All-Stars 1961 Pro Football
"With exceptional hands, and the ability to cut and go after catching a pass, Maynard proved his right to stardom in the initial Titan campaign. With the NFL Giants in 1958 and part of 1959, he shifted to the Canadian League before joining Sammy Baugh's AFL team.
At Texas Western Maynard was an All-Conference halfback on a championship team that posted a 9-1 record."
-1961 Fleer No. 215
"When this slender, elusive Texan went to his flanker post, he became a marked man. Though guarded closely, he caught 72 passes for six touchdowns and 1,265 yards."
-1961 Topps No. 150
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