Paul Flatley, the 1963 Associated Press NFL rookie of the year for the Minnesota Vikings who piled up more than 3,000 receiving yards over five seasons, has died at the age of 84.

Paul Flatley, the former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who won Rookie of the Year in 1963, has died. He was 84. Flatley, a Richmond, Ind., native, was selected by the Vikings with the No.

Paul Flatley, 1963 NFL rookie of the year for the Vikings, has passed away at 84. He accumulated over 3,000 yards in five seasons.

Paul Flatley, a former NFL star wide receiver from Richmond, Indiana, has died. Flatley was born in Richmond on January 30, 1941. He played quarterback and running back at Richmond High School and ...

R.I.P To Paul Flatley 🙏🙏 Prayers To His Family 🙏🙏 — Shaban Zaki (@ShabanZaki2) March 16, 2025 Paul Flatley Poureed In Five Seasons With The Minnesota Vikings Before He Was Traded ...

Overall, Flatley caught 306 passes for 4,905 yards and 24 touchdowns in 106 NFL games (96 starts). Flatley played college football at Northwestern. He was a fourth-round pick in the 1963 draft.