Bobby Dillon

1930 - 2019

Bobby Dillon

1930 - 2019

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

Bobby Dillon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 5, 2019.
Bobby Dillon was a legendary Green Bay Packer’s safety who holds the team’s career record for interceptions with 52. He starred for the Packers from 1952 until 1959, grabbing four interceptions in a memorable Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions in 1953. Amazingly, Dillon played with only one eye, he lost one from two childhood accidents. He was named All-Pro four times and is a member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and was nominated to the PRFA’s Hall of Very Good class in 2011. He was an All-American for the University of Texas in college.

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August 8, 2021

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October 29, 2019

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c k

August 8, 2021

I love you bobby. Rest In Paradise. -C

Green Bay Packers Fan

January 15, 2020

So happy for the memory of Bobby Dillon and for his loved ones that he finally made the Hall of Fame. I can see he and Coach Lombardi smiling from ear to ear.

Steele

October 29, 2019

Such a great athlete especially with difficulty with his vision. Mr Dillion's family has my condolences. Thank God for the gift of memories and I know the family has many.

September 16, 2019

My condolences to the family. May the God of Cofort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.

September 9, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May God heal the sad hearts of the Dillion family. - CA

BRY

September 9, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family, May your hearts be massaged with Godly peace and his love as you cope with the loss in your life.

September 8, 2019

Our condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the family. May the God of tender mercies grant you all an abundance of love, peace and comfort during this most difficult time.

M M, Jackson Mississippi

September 8, 2019

Dear Dillion Family:

I am so sorry for your loss.

Keep the memories of happier moments in your mind and heart and hopefully these will sustain you during this sad time.

September 7, 2019

Dillon Family,
Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of such a talented player. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss.

September 7, 2019

Karen,
Our deepest condolences with the loss of your dear father. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this extremely difficult time.

September 7, 2019

To intercept 4 passes in a game in an era where they threw only about 30% as much as today is truly a great achievement.

And overcoming his challenges with his vision is an inspiration to others facing similar obstacles.

My sympathies to the Dillon family.

- A football fan

Harry Simpson

September 6, 2019

Rest in Peace Bobby, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us...

Vivian Baker

August 26, 2019

Bobby Dillon lived such a full life. And he brought so much joy to his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace. Dudley and Vivian Baker.

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