Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Billy Howton, one of the top wideouts of the 1950s, died at 95 . Believed to have been the NFL's oldest living player, Howton died Aug. 4 in Houston. In addition to being a prolific receiver, Howton was the founder and first president of the NFL Players Association.

The Packers selected Howton in the second round of the 1952 NFL Draft after an All-American career at Rice. He scored the Packers' first receiving touchdown at Lambeau Field in 1957. In addition, Howton also became the NFL's first rookie to record a 1,000-yard campaign, registering 1,231 receiving yards in 1952.

The star wideout was a four-time Pro Bowl performer, led the NFL in receiving yards on two occasions, and was a three-time All-Pro at his position.

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