Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 – June 26, 1997), nicknamed "the Alabama Antelope", was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). In the era of the one-platoon football, he played as an end and spent his entire 11-year career with the Green Bay Packers.

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When Hutson retired in 1945 after 11 superb seasons, he held 18 NFL records, including 488 career receptions. That was 200 more than his closest competitor. Hutson invented modern pass receiving. He created Z-outs, buttonhooks, hook-and-gos and a …

Apr 30, 2022 · Long before modern receivers were setting records, Don Hutson was the standard bearer for 'ends' in the NFL. This is his story.

Don Hutson was an American professional gridiron football player who, in his 11-year career from 1935 to 1945 in the National Football League (NFL), defined the role of the receiver in the modern passing game and created many of the sport’s pass routes.

On the first offensive play in Hutson's second NFL game, he caught an 83-yard touchdown pass from Arnie Herber that gave the Packers a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Bears. When he retired...

Jun 26, 2022 · GREEN BAY, Wis. – Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the passing of Green Bay Packers legend Don Hutson. Hutson was part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s inaugural class of 1963. You...

May 18, 2023 · Hutson, who was entering his fifth season, was paid a salary of $5,075. Fullback Clarke Hinkle, who was in his eighth year, had the second highest salary on the team at $5,110.

Mar 27, 2025 · Don Hutson Donald Montgomery Hutson (1913-1997) was a wide receiver for the University of Alabama (UA) football team who is credited with revolutionizing the position. His gridiron success began at the collegiate level, when he was instrumental in Alabama's national championship campaign in 1934.

Sep 6, 2019 · The NFL has had many transformative players, but Don Hutson of the Green Bay Packers is most influential player of them all. He changed the game forever.