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Minnesota Vikings say receiver Paul Flatley has died at 84

FILE - Minnesota Vikings Paul Flatley holds a plaque on June 22, 1964 in St. Paul, Minn.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings Paul Flatley holds a plaque on June 22, 1964 in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Gene Herrick, File)


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EAGAN, Minn. — 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. The team announced the Saturday death without providing details. Over five seasons with the Vikings, Flatley played in 64 games and had 202 catches for 3,222 yards and 17 touchdowns. After his playing career, he was a color commentator for the University of Minnesota football broadcast team for years.

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