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R.I.P. Conrad Dobler


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He lived in Marilla when he played for the Bills. We would go to his house (lived across the street from a good friend) and ask for punch. He always replied "I got your punch right here" while making a fist, smiling and laughing the whole time. Really nice guy. 

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  • Chandler#81 changed the title to R.I.P. Conrad Dobler

Had a good season and a half here. I won’t forget the Monday night game in Dallas in 1981 where it unraveled for him.

 

RIP, Conrad. Thanks for the memories.

 

This is what football did to Conrad Dobler. Take a look at his legs.

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He was here for only two years, but he should be on the Wall of Fame. He was part of one of the best o-lines in team history in 1980, which led the league in fewest sacks allowed in 1980 and got Cribbs rookie of the year.

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Phil Mickelson heard of Dobler's financial struggles and paid for his kids' college.

 

From a Father Murphy scene, a tombstone that reads Here lies Conrad Dobler. Gone but not forgiven. Guess you'll have to copy and paste the link, can't get it to work.

https://thebigredzone.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/dobler-olsen-tombstone-copy.jpg?w=584

 

RIP, thanks for the memories.

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, Let's Go Buffalo said:

God Bless, and Prayers! He played in an era of football that was a gladiator mentality, and was tough as they come. R.I.P.

Exactly LGB.  You summed it up perfectly.  That era was when I became a fan.  So hard nosed physical and violent.  So many crazy characters.  And so much raw energy and passion on the field every week.  And Conrad Dobler was right in the middle of all that mayhem.  But he sure could play.  RIP with much respect!! 

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