(ABC 6 News) – Former Minnesota Vikings receiver and 1963 NFL Rookie of the Year, Paul Flatley, has died at the age of 84. The team says he died on Saturday, and sends its condolences to his family.

NFL fans are sending prayers after the death of former Minnesota Vikings WR and former Rookie of the year, Paul Flatley.

Paul Flatley started all 14 games of his rookie season, recording 51 catches for 867 yards and four touchdowns.

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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 ...

Former NFL wide receiver Paul Flatley, Rookie of the Year in 1963, has died at age 84. Flatley, known for his time with the Vikings and later the Falcons, was a key player due to his strong ...

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.

He had been an all-star quarterback and knew the passing game very well,” Flatley said in 2020, according to the Vikings.

One of the first great receivers in Minnesota Vikings history has passed away at the age of 84. He would precede Ahmad Rashad, Jake Reed, Chris Carter, Randy Moss and Justin Jefferson.

Paul Flatley, the 1963 Associated Press NFL rookie of the year for the Minnesota Vikings who piled up more than 3,000 ...