1964 Profile: Don Maynard

Flanker
No. 13
Texas Western
"Another outstanding pass catcher, Don Maynard has been a hero for the Jets since the inaugural 1960 AFL season. He caught 38 passes last season for 780 yards and nine touchdowns, although occasionally bothered by injuries. In 1960 he was the All-AFL flanker.
Out of Texas Western, he was a star in the 1956 Sun Bowl and in the Blue-Gray Game. Drafted by the Giants, he specialized in kick returns but was cut before joining the AFL.
Slim, almost skinny, he's considered one of the most elusive players in pro football."

-Dave Anderson, Pro Football Handbook 1964

"Outside of a year's stopover in the Canadian League, Don Maynard has worked both parts of the New York pro scene, beginning with the Giants in 1958 and as a Jet in 1960.
Injuries slowed him down last season and he missed two games with leg wounds but still managed to catch 38 passes for 780 yards and led the club in touchdowns (9).
The league is aware of his breakaway speed and rare is the play when he doesn't have two men tailing him when he springs loose from his flanker post. Don has been extremely effective in changing speeds when moving downfield and always seems to have a high speed left when it becomes necessary to get beyond the last defender."

-Don Schiffer, Pro Football 1964

"Don's a fine, speedy runner and still has the potential to turn into one of pro football's biggest stars. The fast flanker finished fifth in pass receiving in 1962.
During his college career, Don played in the 1956 Sun Bowl and the 1957 Blue-Grey Game as a halfback. Just before he joined the American Football League, Don played football in Canada."

-1964 Topps No. 121