Billy Howton, a star wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers in the 1950s and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95.

According to an online obituary, Howton passed away Monday in Houston. Born in 1930, he was believed to be the NFL’s oldest living player.

Howton was the league’s all-time leader in receptions (503) and receiving yards (8,459) when he retired after a 12-year career with the Packers (1952-58), Cleveland Browns (1959) and Dallas Cowboys (1960-63). He caught 61 touchdowns in 142 games.

Drafted in the second round (15th overall) in 1952, Howton led the NFL with 1,231 receiving yards as a rookie that season and added 13 touchdowns in 12 games. He earned the first of four Pro Bowl selections.

Howton topped the league in receiving yards (1,188)

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