Post category:Running Backs Post author:phil Image Gallery of Dan “Deacon” Towler, Fullback, 1950-1955 Dan Towler picks up yards behind Elroy Hirsh in the 1951 NFL Championship game against the Cleveland Browns. Towler ended up scoring a touchdown in the 24-17 upset of the powerhouse Browns. Dan "Deacon" Towler & Elroy Hirsch of the LA RamsClassic image of 2 NFL Greats pictured as Rookies in 1950. Leo Nomellini of Minnesota University, 1st-round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers wraps up 25th-round Los Angeles Rams pick Dan Towler. Nomellini played 14 seasons in San Francisco and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969. Towler had a shorter NFL career, only 6 years, but even after almost 70 years still ranks as the Rams #7 All Time Career Leading Rusher. Leo Nomellini Tackles Dan Towler | 1950 49ers versus RamsEven though Dan Towler didn't play in 1956, Topps had a card for him. In 56 he retired to become the full-time pastor of the Lincoln Avenue Methodist Church of Pasadena, California. But during the 6 seasons he played he had a 5.2 lifetime YPC average, led the NFL in rushing once, rushing touchdowns twice, went to 4 Pro Bowls and left the Rams as their All-Time leading rusher. Dan Towler 1956 Los Angeles Rams Topps Football Card #90Battering ram of the 1950s.Dan Towler Ramsdan-deacon-towler Tags: los angeles rams, t named players Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Δ This Post Has One Comment Ben Fonseca January 13, 2019 Reply I have great memories of knowing Dan Towler while I worked at The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. A true gentleman and great fundraiser for the Rams Foundation even though the Rams had moved to St. Louis. Read more articles Previous PostCharlie Bradshaw Next PostJim Nance phil Owner/Operator of NFL Past Players. Also runs New Orleans Saints History You Might Also Like Billy Cannon December 26, 2015 Matt Snell February 17, 2017 John Riggins September 17, 2016 Ronnie Harmon September 2, 2017
Ben Fonseca January 13, 2019 Reply I have great memories of knowing Dan Towler while I worked at The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. A true gentleman and great fundraiser for the Rams Foundation even though the Rams had moved to St. Louis.
I have great memories of knowing Dan Towler while I worked at The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. A true gentleman and great fundraiser for the Rams Foundation even though the Rams had moved to St. Louis.