Billy Howton former Green Bay Packers star and NFLPA founder passes away at 95

 Billy Howton, the Green Bay Packers’ legendary wide receiver and NFL Players Association founder, passed away at 95. He revolutionized the game, becoming the first rookie to achieve over 1,000 receiving yards. Howton’s efforts to establish the NFL Players Association secured better rights and pensions for players, leaving a lasting legacy. Billy Howton, the Green Bay Packers’ legendary wide receiver and NFL Players Association founder, passed away at 95. He revolutionized the game, becoming the first rookie to achieve over 1,000 receiving yards. Howton’s efforts to establish the NFL Players Association secured better rights and pensions for players, leaving a lasting legacy.