Chandler#81 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) ‘Dirtiest Player in the NFL’ was his moniker in St. Louis and he did little to diminish it as a Bill. But when he’s on OUR team, you love him! What a leg whip! Thank you for the memories #69 Edited February 13, 2023 by Chandler#81 6 4 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Oh yea! loved that guy when he played here! and those teams! Edited February 13, 2023 by dwight in philly 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 He lived in Marilla when he played for the Bills. We would go to his house (lived across the street from a good friend) and ask for punch. He always replied "I got your punch right here" while making a fist, smiling and laughing the whole time. Really nice guy. 8 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 He had been in rough shape for a while, not a shocker. The man played very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 72 is too young...R.I.P. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 One of my all time favorite Bills. He played football when football was football 7 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 When Dan Campbell talked about biting kneecaps, he had Conrad Dobler on his mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since79 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Had a violent leg wip... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 @Chandler#81 Please correct spelling of his last name in the title. Yes #69 was a favorite of mine on those Chuck Knox / Fergie teams of the early 80s! RIP Conrad! Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 We could use a guy like him up front right now. Someone with an edge and attitude of toughness. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Had a good season and a half here. I won’t forget the Monday night game in Dallas in 1981 where it unraveled for him. RIP, Conrad. Thanks for the memories. This is what football did to Conrad Dobler. Take a look at his legs. Edited February 13, 2023 by Beast 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 That's an old school player right there. Before my time but I am familiar with what he was about. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) He was here for only two years, but he should be on the Wall of Fame. He was part of one of the best o-lines in team history in 1980, which led the league in fewest sacks allowed in 1980 and got Cribbs rookie of the year. Edited February 13, 2023 by chongli 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 many a replay had him wiping-out a defender standing next to the pile of players where the tackle took place, which then led to him being pushed and shoved with others joining the scrum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Divit Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 his book is must read! Hilarious 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Loved him as a Bill. May he R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Phil Mickelson heard of Dobler's financial struggles and paid for his kids' college. From a Father Murphy scene, a tombstone that reads Here lies Conrad Dobler. Gone but not forgiven. Guess you'll have to copy and paste the link, can't get it to work. https://thebigredzone.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/dobler-olsen-tombstone-copy.jpg?w=584 RIP, thanks for the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 God Bless, and Prayers! He played in an era of football that was a gladiator mentality, and was tough as they come. R.I.P. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Let's Go Buffalo said: God Bless, and Prayers! He played in an era of football that was a gladiator mentality, and was tough as they come. R.I.P. Exactly LGB. You summed it up perfectly. That era was when I became a fan. So hard nosed physical and violent. So many crazy characters. And so much raw energy and passion on the field every week. And Conrad Dobler was right in the middle of all that mayhem. But he sure could play. RIP with much respect!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) Oh man. My childhood heroes are slowly passing. I'm next ... we're next ... C'est la vie ILLA ANIMA EST Edited February 14, 2023 by Marcus Aurelius 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Beast said: Had a good season and a half here. I won’t forget the Monday night game in Dallas in 1981 where it unraveled for him. RIP, Conrad. Thanks for the memories. This is what football did to Conrad Dobler. Take a look at his legs. The man had nine knee replacement surgeries. Nine. Medical advancements have come a looooong way since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Why didn't they give him a call last season? Probably had more fight in him than our line did. R.I.P. You Dastardly Bastard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 11 hours ago, Beast said: Had a good season and a half here. I won’t forget the Monday night game in Dallas in 1981 where it unraveled for him. RIP, Conrad. Thanks for the memories. This is what football did to Conrad Dobler. Take a look at his legs. Those leg whips took a toll. RIP Conrad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 RIP 🙏 Thank you for your contribution to the game of football. 🏈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills404 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, wjag said: One of my all time favorite Bills. He played football when football was football “Back in my day…*incoherrent rambling*” Edited February 14, 2023 by gobills404 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 One other fact about Conrad that I had forgotten about. He invited all the freshmen high school classes at Iroquois to build their homecoming floats in his barn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 RIP Conrad - one of my favorite Bills of the Chuck Knox era. I have a fond memory of getting Dobler's autograph in 1980 (Bills/Raiders game that year). Still have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 5 hours ago, gobills404 said: “Back in my day…*incoherrent rambling*” Yeah, like it or not football was better. Defense was actually a thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) Remember reading about his exploits with Phil Vilapiano(sp?) here. Back in late 70s I worked at a Denny"s and they had a company-wide newsletter . Back then , he and Dan Dierdorf went into a Dennys in the St. Louis area and ordered one of everything on the menu and then ate it. The newsletter had photos of them with all the food on the table, them eating it and the empty plates. Edited February 14, 2023 by Wacka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Was it any wonder he changed his number to 69 when he came to the Bills seeing as he was named the dirtiest player LMAO ... RIP Conrad thanks for the memories !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 When you think of Dobler, also think of Deacon Jones. He single handedly changed the rules as he was famous for the ear slap to the ear hole. Supposedly before they recorded sacks some group counted 36 sacks in 14 games. He just was placed as tough, not cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 In 1976, the Cardinals and Chargers played a preseason game in Japan (the first-ever overseas game). The Japanese had never seen American Football and were understandably confused. Before the game, one of the Japanese reporters interviewed Dobler to help them understand football. One Japanese reporter asked Dobler to explain the difference between offense and defense. Dobler thought about and said, "Well, when you guys attacked Pearl Harbor, you were on offense and we were on defense. And when we bombed Hiroshima, we were on offense and you were on defense." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Anyone else remember the Monday Night Football game where they seemingly had dedicated one camera for Dobler just to gripe about his admittedly dirty play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Earlier this year went through boxes of SI's that me and my brother saved when we were kids that have been at my Dad's house for 50 yrs - I always remember this one Here's the cover story https://vault.si.com/vault/1977/07/25/ill-do-anything-i-can-get-away-with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMAn Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Some of you are undoubtedly too young to remember the Chuck Knox years. Even though there were the usual heart-breaking playoff disappointments, the ‘80 and ‘81 teams were sooo much fun. The roster was made up of a bunch of castoff veterans like Dobler, Villapiano, Robertson, et al. The rookies and first year guys were my age, and they were a real cast of characters led by Smerlas and Haslett. So, me and my buddies were still single and partying our asses off at games and watch parties. We did the whole airport greet thing (at 3am, after several cases of Labatt’s and still tripping). Part of the reason it was so enjoyable was that there was great hope with a top notch coach like Knox, and a personnel dept that seemed to know what it was doing. There had been only a single playoff appearance since 1966. Almost as bad as ‘the drought’. But then came the 1982 strike and everything changed. Owner Ralph Wilson repeated his all-too-familiar modus operandi and characteristically refused to pay market price for top talent and was rewarded with a frustrated Chuck Knox’s turning in his resignation. Back to the drawing board and a few more coaching failures. But for those of us who were around to experience the team that included Dobler, there are many fond memories. Great times! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 RIP Conrad. 72 is too young to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Mike Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 He used to crack me up with his antics, then have me shaking my head, even as a young lad, when I'd see a big gain wiped out by a penalty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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