Dewey Bohling
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born | August 22, 1938 Athens, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Highland (NM) | ||||||||||||
| College | Hardin–Simmons | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1959: 13th round, 151st overall pick | ||||||||||||
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Dewey Arthur Bohling (born August 22, 1938) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Hardin–Simmons Cowboys,[1] and played professionally in the AFL for the New York Titans and the Buffalo Bills between the 1960 and 1961.[2]
College Career
[edit]Bohling played his collage football for Hardin-Simmons, where he played under Sammy Baugh. In his first season for the varsity club, Bohling played in 10 games. He rushed 47 times for 280 yards and six touchdowns. He also caught a scoring pass from quarterback Gene Saur as well. In 1957, Hardin-Simmons improved to 5-5 under Baugh. Bohling continued to be a threat at running back. This time, he carried the ball 104 times and rushed for 470 yards and three scores. And Bohling was deployed more as a receiver. In 1957, he 13 caught passes for 128 yards and caught his second career touchdown as well. In 1958, Bohling would rush for 451 on 84 carries and four scores. Hardin-Simmons improved to 6-5 and went 4-0 in conference play.[3]
Pro Career
[edit]In the 1959 NFL draft, Bohling was selected in the 13th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but was waived at the end of camp. Bohling briefly was a taxi squad player for the Chicago Cardinals, but drew his release without joining the active roster.[4] Bohling spent the 1959 season out of football. However, with the emergence of the American Football League, Bohling found himself back in football, and under the guidance of a familiar face. Sammy Baugh left Hardin-Simmons to coach the New York Titans. Bohling rushed for 431 yards on 123 attempts and scored two touchdowns in his rookie season with the Titians. Bohling split his second and final season in pro football with the Titians and the Buffalo Bills. On October 17th, Bohling was placed on waivers by the Titians, and later claimed by the Bills. Bohliong split time in Buffalo with fellow backs Art Baker and Wray Carlton. At the end of the season, the Bills cleaned house. Buster Ramsey, the head coach was fired, and Bohling was one of many players given their outright release. Bohling tried to stick with the Houston Oilers the following season, but was released at the end of camp. [5]
Personal Life
[edit]After his playing career was over, Bohling ventured to New Mexico, where he'd establishment himself as a high school coach. Coaching at ten different schools in 43 years, Bohling retired with a record of 150 wins. He married his wife, Sandra, and had one son. In 2012, Bohling was inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall Of Fame.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dewey Bohling". NFL. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Gehman, Jim (September 17, 2020). "Where Are They Now: Dewey Bohling". New York Jets. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/dewey-bohling-1.html
- ^ https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/where-are-they-now-dewey-bohling
- ^ https://profootballresearchers.com/biography/Bohling_Dewey.pdf
- ^ https://nmshof.org/dewey-bohling/
See also
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