Don Maynard

Donald Rogers Maynard (January 25, 1935 – January 10, 2022) was an American professional football player who played wide receiver, best known for his time with the New York Jets in the American Football League and the National Football League. Born in Crosbyton, Texas, Maynard grew up moving frequently around West Texas, attending 13 schools, including five high schools. As a senior at Colorado City High School in Colorado City, Texas, he lettered in football, basketball, and track. He played college football for one year at Rice University before transferring to Texas.

Nicknamed "Country," the quick and sure-handed Maynard was among the most productive receivers of his era, setting career records for total receiving yards and yards per reception. In addition to the Jets, he played for the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals, and later for the Shreveport Steamer of the World Football League. He was a four-time AFL All-Star and a member of the Super Bowl III champion Jets.

The Jets retired Maynard's No. 13 in his honor. He was named to the AFL All-Time Team and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.