Don Maynard, New York Jets star and pro football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
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And at the time of his retirement in 1973, Maynard’s career receptions (633) and yards receiving (11,834) were league records, according to the Hall of Fame. He also amassed 10,000 yards receiving before any other pro player.
“After you play awhile, anybody can break certain records,” Maynard once said, according to the Hall of Fame. “Longevity is the key. The record I’m proudest of is being the first guy to get 10,000 yards in receptions. Others may do it, but I’m the first, and only one guy can be the first.”
“Our Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Don Maynard,” said Hall of Fame President Jim Porter. “He was a resilient man on and off the field — and someone that his teammates could always count on.”
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