Former Bills wide receiver Bobby Crockett dies at 83 from cancer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Bobby Crockett, a former wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, passed away on May 29 at the age of 83 due to complications from stage 4 pancreatic cancer and pneumonia. Crockett played three seasons with the Bills after a successful college career at the University of Arkansas, where he helped the team secure a national championship in 1964. He was known for his impressive performance during his collegiate years, earning All-America honors and finishing with 30 catches for 487 yards in his standout season. Following his football career, Crockett returned to Arkansas and opened a law practice, later being inducted into various Halls of Fame for his contributions to the sport.
- •Crockett played for the Buffalo Bills from 1966 to 1969.
- •He was part of the Arkansas team that won the 1964 national championship.
- •Crockett finished his Bills career with 41 receptions for 659 yards.
- •He was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bills Wide Receiver, Hall of Famer, Dies at 83
"A veteran of three NFL seasons and member of several Halls of Fame in his native Arkansas succumbed to cancer and pneumonia.
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