Caught In The Draft: 1965

[sport historian]

Tonight the NFL Network begins a new season of Caught In The Draft with 1965. It details the war for players between the leagues, Butkus and Sayers along with Joe Namath are featured. Hopefully more.

 

[Extra Point]

The Bears had a heckuva draft in 1965.

They drafted two Hall of Famers in Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers.

They also drafted pro bowler Dick Gordon, WR and signed another pro bowler, Ron Smith, CB in free agency.