John Flynn

John Flynn played E at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in round 5, pick 67, of the 1965 draft. Note: there is no Wikipedia article on him. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. This bio covers his draft record plus SoonerStats roster data. SoonerStats lists him on OU's roster for 1962 SO LE, 1963 JR LE. His listed size in 1963 was 6-2, 213 lb. It gives his hometown as Washington, DC and his high school as St. John's. It lists his birth as November 21, 1942. Pro Football Archives lists him as a letterman at Oklahoma in 1962 and 1963. Its transaction log shows that the Toledo Tornadoes (UFL) signed him in 1964; the Detroit Lions (NFL) signed and released him in 1965; the Annapolis Sailors (NAFL) signed him in 1965; and the Virginia Sailors (ACFL) signed him on 8/10/1966. The Daily Oklahoman wrote on November 30, 1964 (NewsBank page 23) that he was a "former Oklahoma end" "who left the squad before the season started." The Daily Oklahoman wrote on November 30, 1964 (NewsBank page 23): "John Flynn, end, by Detroit in fifth round."