Don Hutson

Donald Montgomery Hutson (b. January 31, 1913 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, d. June 24, 1997 at Rancho Mirage, California) was the first star wide receiver in NFL history. He joined the Green Bay Packers out of the University of Alabama in 1935.

Other end in Rose Bowl

Coach Bear Bryant always said he was the "other end" on the

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University of Alabama football that had both Bear and Don Hutson.

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That Crimson Tide team won the Rose Bowl in 1935 beating Stanford 29-13

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with Hutson catching 6 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns.

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Hutson had been selected All American in 1934.

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