Commanders Wire continues a countdown to Washington’s season opener for 2023 in 31 days. Who was the team’s best player wearing No. 31?
Don Bosseler (1957-64) was a fullback out of the University of Miami, Washington, drafted ninth overall in the 1957 draft. In his eight seasons with Washington, Bosseler carried the ball 775 times for 3,112 yards (4.0 per carry) for 22 touchdowns. He also caught 136 passes for 1,083 yards (8.0 per reception). He was a Pro Bowl fullback in 1959 when he rushed 119 times, gaining 644 yards for a very impressive 5.4 yards per carry.
