Flanker
No. 13
Texas Western
"The fans at Shea Stadium booed Don Maynard early last year when the 6-1, 185-pound flanker from Texas Western dropped several touchdown passes from Joe Namath. But the hoots turned to hurrahs as Maynard settled down to finish the year with 68 catches and 14 touchdowns.
Don holds nearly every Jet pass receiving record, yet his coaches say he has not realized his potential. They say his tendency to 'bust' a pattern - that is, to cut in a direction other the one called for in the playbook - can be exasperating. But then Maynard turns in a spectacular grab and all is forgiven, if not forgotten."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1966
"Last season was Don's finest in the AFL. The flanker tied for the league lead with 14 touchdowns, catching nine touchdowns in his last seven games, and finished third in total grabs.
Don is one of three players who were with the New York franchise in 1960."
-1966 Topps No. 95
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