Kayo Dottley facts for kids
Dottley on a 1953 Bowman football card
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||
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| Born: | August 25, 1928 Birmingham, Alabama |
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| Died: | November 17, 2018 (aged 90) Vicksburg, Mississippi |
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| College: | Ole Miss | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1950 / Round: 2 / Pick: 24 | ||||||||
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John Albert "Kayo" Dottley (born August 25, 1928 – died November 17, 2018) was an amazing American football player. He was a fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL). Dottley played for the Chicago Bears.
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Kayo Dottley's Football Journey
High School and College Star
John Dottley started his football journey in McGehee, Arkansas, where he played high school football. He was a very talented player even then.
Later, he went to the University of Mississippi, often called "Ole Miss." There, he became a college football legend. Dottley was the first running back in Ole Miss history to run for over 1,000 yards in two years in a row (1949 and 1950).
Setting Records at Ole Miss
In 1949, he set an incredible record by rushing for 1,312 yards in a single season. This showed how powerful and fast he was on the field. His skills made him a top player in college football.
Playing in the NFL
After his great college career, Dottley joined the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He played for them from 1951 to 1953. He was known for being a very tough player.
A Tough Player
Another famous football player, Art Donovan, once said that Dottley was incredibly strong. He said that Dottley made it hard for other players to tackle him. This shows how much respect other players had for his playing style.
Amazing Achievements
John Dottley earned many honors during his football career. These awards show how important he was to the sport.
- First-team All-America selection (1949): This means he was one of the best college players in the entire country.
- Pro Bowl selection (1951): He was chosen to play in the Pro Bowl, which is a special game for the best players in the NFL.
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (1971): He was recognized for his achievements in sports in his home state.
- Ole Miss Sports Hall of Fame (1987): His college honored him for his outstanding time playing for Ole Miss.
- Ole Miss Team of the Century (1893–1992): He was named to the best team in Ole Miss history for the first 100 years of their football program.
