Why Famous:The first star split end in NFL history, and considered by many to have been the first modern receiver. He is credited with creating many of the modern pass routes used in the NFL today.
Born: January 31, 1913 Birthplace:Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
1951-12-02 Future Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Don Hutson's has his #14 jersey retired by the Green Bay Packers; first number retired in the history of the franchise