The list of great AFL receivers usually starts with Lionel Taylor, Don Maynard, Art Powell, and later on Lance Alworth, Fred Biletnikoff and Otis Taylor. But Jim Colclough was right up there with them for the first few seasons in the league's history.
I had never heard of him until a few months ago, but Colclough was one of the leagues top receivers from 1960-62.
Colclough was drafted by the Redskins in 1959 but never played for them. He spent his entire career (1960-68) with the Patriots.
He was the their starting flanker from 1960-63, and parts of the next 2 seasons. Although never in the top 5 for receptions, he finished in the top 5 for receiving TDs from 1960-62.
After 1963 he lost playing time to Art Graham, although he did start 9 games in 1965, and 7 games at tight end in 1967.
Colclough retired after the 1968 season.
Teams: Patriots (1960-68)
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