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Bobby Dan Dillon (D. 2019) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a safety and spent his entire eight-year career with the Green Bay Packers Dillon was an All-American with the University of Texas Longhorns. Despite losing one of his eyes during childhood, he became one of the most successful defensive backs of his era. His 52 career interceptions are still a Packers’ franchise record. He was a four-time Associated Press All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler 12. Dillon was elected to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1974 and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. After his football career, Dillon earned a bachelor’s degree and worked for Wilsonart for 36 years, eventually becoming president and chief executive. He died on August 22, 2019, at the age of 89, after complications from dementia. Five months after his death, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the NFL’s centennial class and inducted in August 2020.

Offered is a signed 3” x 5” index card that was signed during his playing days with the Green Bay Packers back in the 1950s.