Monday, March 31, 2025

1979 Profile: Steve Odom

Wide Receiver
No. 82
Utah
"Well built and durable for his size [5-8,173], Steve was the most productive member of the Packers' offense in 1974 when he was voted the club's Rookie of the Year. He had a 95-yard punt return against the Bears on November 10 of that year, an all-time Packers' record."

-1976 Topps No. 161

"Steve gained prominence with the Packers in 1975 as he became only the second player in club history to return kickoffs for over 1,000 yards in a season. He finished in sixth place among NFC kickoff returners with a 24.6 average and earned selection as the return specialist on the NFC squad for the 1976 Pro Bowl.
Steve set five kick return records at Utah and averaged one touchdown every 8.8 times he touched a football."

-1977 Topps No. 509

"The Packers' second leading receiver in 1977, Steve led the club in kickoff returns. He ran back 23 boots for 468 yards and a 20.3 average, his longest scamper of the season going for 37 yards. Steve also gained six yards on a rushing play."

-1978 Topps No. 237

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