Don Maynard

Image Gallery of Don Maynard, Receiver 1958-1973

Retiring after the 1973 season after 1 season with St Louis over 50 years ago, Don Maynard of University of Texas-El Paso is still the the Jets franchise All-Time Leading pass catcher with 627 catches, 11,732 yards and 88 receiving touchdowns. He started his career with the Giants in 1958.

Things get a little physical between Hall of Famers Don Maynard and Roger Wehrli as they battle for the pass. This picture could be from the preseason game between the Jets and Cardinals in 1969.

The Titans Don Maynard is stopped by Bills linebackers Ralph Felton & AFL All Star Archie Matsos here in 1961 AFL action between New York and Buffalo.

Raiders defender Howie Williams looks on helplessly as Don Maynard hauls in a 6-yard 4th quarter TD pass from Namath to put the Jets ahead 27-23 in the 1968 AFL Championship game. New York held on and advanced to Super Bowl III to face the Baltimore Colts of the NFL. Jet #87 is Tight End Pete Lammons. Lammons caught a 20-yard TD earlier in the 3rd quarter.

He may not have made a big splash against the Colts in Super Bowl III, he had a huge game against the Raiders in the AFL Championship the week before to get them there - 6 catches, 118 yards and 2 touchdowns

Still the Jets #1 All Time Leading Receiver - 627 catches, 11732 yards, 18.7 YPC and 88 receiving touchdowns.

The #1 receiver in Jets history with 627 catches, 11,327 yards and 88 touchdowns, Don Maynard is defended against by Bills defender Alvin Wyatt.

Jets Receivers George Sauer (#83) and Don Maynard (#13)

1967 AFL Game Play

All-Pros in the old American Football League, Miller Farr of the Houston Oilers defends against New York Jet receiver Don Maynard

The Jets Wide receiver battles with Raiders defender Warren Powers for the ball in 1966 AFL action

Don Maynard of the New York Titans has his helmet removed in an early AFL game against the Boston Patriots.

Hall of Fame Receiver. Considered by <a href="http://www.espn.com/newyork/photos/gallery/_/id/7157732/image/50/2-don-maynard-wr-50-greatest-jets" target="_blank">ESPN to be the #2 Jet player of All-Time</a>.

Hall of Fame Receiver. Considered by ESPN to be the #2 Jet player of All-Time.

A 13-year veteran with the Jets. He played in 172 games and had 627 catches with them.
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As a receiver of the New York Titans

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Had 14 touchdowns in 1965 - tied for the AFL best that year with Chargers receiver Lance Alworth.

4-Time AFL All-Star Receiver scored 88 touchdowns during his 13-year professional football career.

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Bill defender Alvin Wyatt tries to defend against receiver Don Maynard.
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Don Maynard Football Cards

His 1969 card. That season he again led the Jets with 47 catches and 938 yards. Named All League and All Star for the AFL's final year of existence those numbers were good enough for #6 in league catches and #3 in receiving yards. The back of this card stated: "In 1967 Don was voted the club's "Most Valuable Player" as he led the American Football League in yards gained (1434) and in average gain per-catch (20.2). He has speed to spare and can catch anything within reach."

Don Maynard 1973 New York Jets Topps Football Card

Don Maynard

Image Gallery of Don Maynard, Receiver 1958-1973

Don Maynard Football Cards

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