Maynard was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Crosbyton, Texas, and raised around the cotton fields of West Texas and Oklahoma.

Finding jobs meant the family uprooted frequently; by the time Maynard graduated, he had attended 13 schools.

Maynard as a newly established student in school often was declared ineligible to play in little organized football.

Donald Rogers Maynard aka Don Maynard was a wide receiver in the National Football League.

He played for the New York Giants and St.Louis Cardinals, the American Football League (AFL) for the New York Jets, and the World Football League (WFL) for the Shreveport Steamer.

Maynard was an AFL All-Star four times and a member of the Super Bowl III champions.

In his honor, the Jets retired Maynard’s jersey number.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and named to the All-AFL Team.

Don Maynard family: Meet his wife and children

Don Maynard was married to his lovely wife, Marilyn.

They got married in December 1955. They have two children, Scott and Terry together.

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