O ex-astro e defensor da NFL Billy Howton, que já foi o jogador mais velho da NFL, morreu aos 95 anos. Former NFL star and advocate Billy Howton, once the oldest living NFL player, died at 95.

Billy Howton, que se acreditava ser o jogador mais velho da NFL, morreu aos 95 anos. Former NFL star Billy Howton, who was believed to be the oldest living NFL player, passed away at 95. Howton foi um grande receptor para o Green Bay Packers e um fundador da NFL Players Association, servindo como seu primeiro presidente. Howton was a standout wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and a founder of the NFL Players Association, serving as its first president. Conhecido por sua carreira produtiva na era pré-Super Bowl, Howton liderou a liga em jardas de recepção duas vezes e foi nomeado para quatro Pro Bowls. Known for his productive career in the pre-Super Bowl era, Howton led the league in receiving yards twice and was named to four Pro Bowls. Ele também jogou para o Cleveland Browns e Dallas Cowboys. He also played for the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys. A defesa de Howton levou ao estabelecimento do plano de pensão da NFL. Howton's advocacy led to the establishment of the NFL's pension plan.