R.I.P. Conrad Dobler

[Chandler#81]

‘Dirtiest Player in the NFL’ was his moniker in St. Louis and he did little to diminish it as a Bill. But when he’s on OUR team, you love him!

What a leg whip!

Thank you for the memories #69

 

Edited February 13, 2023 by Chandler#81

[dwight in philly]

Oh yea! loved that guy when he played here!  and those teams!

Edited February 13, 2023 by dwight in philly

[Draconator]

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. 

[RoyBatty is alive]

He had been in rough shape for a while, not a shocker.  The man played very hard.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

72 is too young...R.I.P.

 

 

[wjag]

One of my all time favorite Bills.  He played football when football was football

[Albany,n.y.]

When Dan Campbell talked about biting kneecaps, he had Conrad Dobler on his mind.  

[since79]

Had a violent leg wip...

[freddyjj]

@Chandler#81  Please correct spelling of his last name in the title.

 

Yes #69 was a favorite of mine on those Chuck Knox / Fergie teams of the early 80s!  RIP Conrad!  

 

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.

Amen.

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

We could use a guy like him up front right now. Someone with an edge and attitude of toughness.

[Beast]

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.

Edited February 13, 2023 by Beast

[BillsPride12]

That's an old school player right there.  Before my time but I am familiar with what he was about.  RIP 

[chongli]

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.

Edited February 13, 2023 by chongli

[First Round Bust]

many a replay had him wiping-out a defender standing next to the pile of players where the tackle took place, which then led to him being pushed and shoved with others joining the scrum...

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

 

[Dr Divit]

his book is must read! Hilarious

 

[BuffaloBill]

Loved him as a Bill.  May he R.I.P.

[Steve O]

 

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.

 

 

 

[Let's Go Buffalo]

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.

[Paup 1995MVP]

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!!