Joe Peyton
was no secret when he came out of the University of
Puget Sound as a 6'2" 200 lb receiver and the Seattle
Rangers wasted no time signing him to the team in July
of 1967.
Joe Jr.
didn't disappoint setting team highs in catches (56) and
yards (664) as a 31-year old rookie with 5 touchdown
receptions. Peyton was a late college enroll after
spending time in the military. Set a record with
14 receptions in one game.
The
Continental Football League named him to the Western
Conference All-Star Team as well as a ContFL All-Pro.
