Boob Darling
| Date of birth | November 18, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Winnebago County, Wisconsin |
| Date of death | March 5, 1968 |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Center |
| US college | Wisconsin |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1927–1931 | Green Bay Packers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | Packers Hall of Fame |
| Career stats | |
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Bernard "Boob" Darling (November 18, 1903 - March 5, 1968) was an American football player. He played his entire five-year career with the Green Bay Packers[1] and was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1970.[2] Bernard received his nickname from his younger sister who always called him 'booboo' which was eventually shortened to just 'boob'.[3] Darling died at Milwaukee in March 1968, of cancer.[4]
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | Age | Position | Games Played | Games Started |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Green Bay Packers | 24 | Center | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | Green Bay Packers | 25 | Center | 7 | 1 |
| 1929 | Green Bay Packers | 26 | Center | 11 | 7 |
| 1930 | Green Bay Packers | 27 | Center | 13 | 7 |
| 1931 | Green Bay Packers | 28 | Center | 4 | 1 |
References
- ^ "Boob Darling". NFL. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ Gullickson, Denis J. (2006). Vagabond Halfback: The Life and Times of Johnny Blood McNally. Trail Books. p. 176. ISBN 978-1-931599-73-3.
- ^ Wolf, Bob. "Boob Darling Tried in Vain to Shed His Nickname." The Milwaukee Journal 7 Dec. 1965: n. pag. Print.
- ^ "Boob Darling, Ex-Packer, Dies at 64". The Milwaukee Sentinel. March 6, 1968. p. 9. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
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