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Don Bosseler, Legendary Miami Fullback and NFL Pro Bowler, Passes Away at 88

Bosseler was a key figure in Miami's rise to football prominence in the 1950s and had a successful eight-year NFL career.

  • Don Bosseler, known as 'The Bull,' was a standout fullback at the University of Miami from 1953 to 1956.
  • He was drafted ninth overall by Washington in the 1957 NFL Draft, playing eight seasons and earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1959.
  • Bosseler's collegiate achievements include leading Miami to an 8-1-1 record and a No. 6 national ranking in 1956.
  • He was inducted into multiple halls of fame, including the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
  • After retiring from football, Bosseler became a successful stockbroker and remained a beloved figure in the Miami community.
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