Don Bosseler

Donald John Bosseler (January 24, 1936 – November 6, 2024) was an American professional football player who played fullback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins from 1957 to 1964. Born in Batavia, New York, he played high school football at Batavia High School before attending the University of Miami, where he was a four-year starter at fullback for the Hurricanes. As a senior in 1956, he helped Miami to an 8–1–1 record, was named All-America by the Associated Press, and was named MVP of the Senior Bowl. He rushed for 1,642 yards over his four years and was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.

The Redskins selected Bosseler in the first round of the 1957 NFL draft with the ninth overall pick. He played seven seasons in Washington before retiring, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1959. After his playing days, he briefly served as a radio analyst. Bosseler was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.