Bernard "Boob" Darling (November 18, 1903 – March 5, 1968) was an American 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] Bernard 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]
Born: | November 18, 1903 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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Died: | March 5, 1968 |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Center |
College | Beloit Ripon |
Career history | |
As player | |
1927–1931 | Green Bay Packers |
Career highlights and awards | |
Honors | Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame |
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]
Season | Team | Age | Position | Games Played | Games Started |
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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 |