Conrad Francis Dobler played guard in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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He was an American professional football player who was born on October 1, 1950, and he passed away on February 13, 2023.
He was chosen by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 1972 NFL Draft and played for them for six seasons before moving on to play for the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills for two seasons each.
Dobler, a three-time Pro Bowl selection during his time with the Cardinals, was also well-known for his frequent use of, and open admission of, unsportsmanlike methods against opponents.
Dobler was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth round of the 1972 NFL Draft after playing college football for the University of Wyoming. He paired with hall-of-Famer Dan Dierdorf at right tackle while playing right offensive guard for the Cardinals from 1972 to 1977.
The Cardinals had strong offensive lines during that time, especially for pass blocking; in 1975, they set a record by allowing just eight sacks (though helped by quick releases from quarterback Jim Hart). Dobler played in three straight Pro Bowls from 1975 to 1977, and his contributions to this success were significant.
