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NFL’s oldest living player and Green Bay Packers legend dies aged 95 as tributes pour for NFLPA founder

NFL legend Billy Howton has died at the age of 95 after an historic career.

Howton died on Monday in Houston, according to an obituary issued by Bradshaw-Carter Funeral Home on Friday.

FILE - Billy Howton of the Green Bay Packers in Philadelphia, on Jan. 27, 1958, after a conference on the feasibility of a player pension plan. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
NFL legend Billy Howton has died at the age of 95 after an historic career
AP Photo/Bill Ingraham
Football -- Pro Bowl Western Squad, 5 January 1958. Y.A Tittle;John Unitas;George Wilson, coach;Bill Howton;Billy Wilson;Hugh McElhenny;Rick Casares;Art Donavan;Leo Nomellini;Gino Marchetti. (Sleeve reads: SP 12284).;Caption slip reads: 'Photographer: Rustan. Date: 1958-01-05. Assignment: Pro Bowl - West team. 47-48-28, L to R: Hugh McElhenny;Rick Casares;Y.A Tittle;Tom Wilson. 11-12, L to R: Art Donavan;Leo Nomellini;Gino Marchetti. 8, L to R: Y.A Tittle;John Unitas;Coach George Wilson. 65-66: Bill Howton;Billy Wilson. 27: Offensive team (L to R): Backfield - 33, 42, 6, 41;Line - 84, 70, 21, 53, 64, 71, 32. 99-100: West Team'.;2 pages supplementary material lists the full roster for the 1958 Western Conference Pro Bowl squad. (For the full list, please see originals).. (Photo by Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis via Getty Images)
Howton played for the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis via Getty Images

He was believed to be the NFL’s oldest living player as he was born in Littlefield, Texas back in 1930 and established himself as one of the top wideouts of the 1950s.

The legendary end also founded the NFL Players Association and became its first president.

Howton joined the Green Bay Packers in 1952 and enjoyed six incredible years in Wisconsin.

He then spent a year with the Cleveland Browns in 1959 before undergoing a three-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys until 1963 when he hung up his gear.

Emotional tributes poured across the NFL after the news broke of this incredible loss.

The NFLPA released the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Billy Howton.

“He served as a central figure in the formation of the NFLPA and a pivotal pioneer for player rights.

“Because of Billy’s advocacy as the union’s first president, today’s player members have a pension plan, disability coverage and most importantly, a voice of their own in the game and business of football.”

ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted: “Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era as well as a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95.”

A fan wrote: “Should’ve been in the Hall of Fame before he died.”

This fan said: “He was a true legend. Rest well, brother.”

And that one posted: “Sending LOVE & LIGHT his way.”

Howton became the first NFL rookie with a 1,000-yard receiving season after recording 1,231 yards in 1952.

The legendary player led the league in receiving yards twice, was named to four Pro Bowls and was a two-time All-Pro.

And Howton holds the Packers’ single-game franchise record with 257 receiving yards in a 1956 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

When he retired in 1963, the Green Bay Hall of Famer was the NFL’s all-time leading receiver in receptions (503) and receiving yards (8,459).

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Does the Community Shield go to extra-time or will Liverpool vs Crystal Palace go straight to penalties if it’s a draw?

THE annual curtain raiser to the Premier League season, the Community Shield, is finally here!

This year’s Premier League winners Liverpool, take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in a thrilling encounter at Wembley.

Manchester City won the 2024 Community Shield

Does the Community Shield go to extra-time?

No. The match goes straight to penalties after extra-time if the score is level after 90 minutes.

Since 1993, the Community Shield has gone to penalties and is not shared between the teams if it is a draw.

Between 1949 and 1991, the shield was shared 11 times.

What happened in the FA Cup final

Crystal Palaced earned their spot in today’s showpiece by ending their 120-YEAR wait for a major trophy with an incredible FA Cup win over Man City.

Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game as The Eagles rear guard firm against waves and waves of Man City pressure.

Pep Guardiola‘s side had 79 per cent possession ans 23 shots but couldn’t break the deadlock.

 

When is the Community Shield?

  • The Community Shield between Liverpool and Crystal will take place on Sunday, August 10.
  • It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm BST.
  • Wembley Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge curtain-raiser and it can host approximately 90,000 roaring fans.

What TV channel is the Community Shield on?

  • The Community Shield will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1
  • Coverage will begin at 2pm BST – one hour before kick-off.

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NASCAR driver rushed to hospital after horror fall from car while celebrating as he’s left motionless on floor

NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch was taken to hospital after a shock fall from the top of his car while he celebrated winning Saturday’s Xfinity Series race.

Zilisch, 19, has reassured his fans that he is okay after being released from hospital but has suffered a broken collarbone.

Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, on the grid.
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Connor Zilisch was taken to hospital after a shock fall during his celebrations after winning Saturday’s Xfinity Series race[/caption]
Connor Zilisch falling after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
Zilisch climbed on top of his car to celebrate after the victory
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Connor Zilisch falling after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen.
The 19-year-old lost his balance while on top of the car
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Connor Zilisch falling while celebrating his NASCAR Xfinity Series win.
Zilisch got his leg caught in the window of the car as he fell to the ground
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Connor Zilisch falling after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
He landed head first and appeared motionless for a brief period
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The teenager tried to climb on top of his car after victory at Watkins Glen, but lost his balance as he stepped on the roof of the No.88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet.

Zilisch got his left foot caught inside his car window and tumbled to the ground head first.

The North Carolina native was initially motionless on the ground after the heavy blow to the head.

Medical teams immediately arrived to tend to him and transported him on a stretcher to the trackside medical center.

Zilisch was later transported to a local hospital for further evaluations but was awake and alert, according to NASCAR.

He was released from hospital on Saturday evening.

Zilisch updated his fans with his condition after his release, confirming that scans of his head have come back clear.

He wrote on social media: “Thank you everybody for reaching out today.

“I’m out of the hospital and getting better already.

“Thankfully, CT scans for my head are clear, I just have a broken collarbone.

“Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn’t any worse.”

Trackhouse Racing later announced that they would be withdrawing their No.87 Red Bull Chevrolet from Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen as a result.

A statement read: “Trackhouse Racing has elected to withdraw the No.87 Red Bull Chevrolet from tomorrow’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International.

“We wish Connor a speedy recovery”.

Zilisch led 60 of the 82 laps to win Saturday’s Xfinity Series race.

Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, celebrates a NASCAR Xfinity Series win.
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Zilisch led for 60 of 82 laps to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200[/caption]

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