Boob Darling
American football player (1903–1968)
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Bernard "Boob" Darling (November 18, 1903 – March 5, 1968) was an American professional football player. He played his entire five-year career with the Green Bay Packers,[1] and was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1970.[2]
PositionCenter
BornNovember 18, 1903
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 1968 (aged 64)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 18, 1903 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1968 (aged 64) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Beloit Ripon |
| Career history | |
| 1927–1931 | Green Bay Packers |
| Awards and highlights | |
Darling received his nickname from his younger sister, who always called him "Booboo", which was eventually shortened to just "Boob".[3]
Darling died at Milwaukee in March 1968, of cancer.[4]
He is the younger brother of Lon Darling, a pioneer in early professional basketball in the United States and founder of the National Basketball League.[5]
Career statistics
| Season | Team | Age | Position | Games played | Games started |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Green Bay Packers | 24 | Center | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | Green Bay Packers | 25 | Center | 7 | 1 |
| 1929 | Green Bay Packers | 26 | Center | 11 | 7 |
| 1930 | Green Bay Packers | 27 | Center | 13 | 7 |
| 1931 | Green Bay Packers | 28 | Center | 4 | 1 |
