Image via Imagn Images Don "Bull" Bosseler, Miami's diminutive fullback from the 1950s, has died at age 88. Bosseler was a four-year starter at fullback from 1953-56, earning first-team All-American honors as a senior. He retired as the school's second-leading rusher all time with 1,642 yards, ranking 21st in school annals.
He was the ninth overall pick in the 1957 NFL draft and gained Pro Bowl honours in 1959 with 644 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Bosseler retired as an all-time team leading rusher and is located within both the UM Sports Hall of Fame as well as the College Football Hall of Fame , with him being included into the UM Ring of Honour. Also Read: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek takes a jab at Noah Lyles following a viral race organized by YouTuber Mr.
Beast Don Bosseler has died at age 88 Don Bosseler, an All-American fullback who led Miami to the No. 6 ranking in the 1956 Associated Press poll and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 88. "Don Bosseler's talents helped the Miami football program achieve national prominence in the 1950s," National Football Foundation Chairman Archie Manning said in a release.
"An All-American, he epitomized toughness, earning the nickname 'Bull,' and you can still find his name in the records books at the 'U' nearly 70 years later.” Washington first-round pick in 1957, Bosseler was drafted ninth overall. He rushed for 3,112 yards and 22 touchdowns in eight seasons and made.