Education
He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the second round (14th overall pick) of the 1953 NFL Draft but chose to play in Canada with the Ottawa Rough Riders, where his 9 touchdowns scored made him an all-star.
He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the second round (14th overall pick) of the 1953 NFL Draft but chose to play in Canada with the Ottawa Rough Riders, where his 9 touchdowns scored made him an all-star.
He played one game for the Colts in 1956. Born February 14, 1930, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Flowers attended Central Technical High School. Flowers continued his football career at Purdue University following his graduation from Technology
Flowers lettered 3 years for the Boilermakers, from 1950 to 1952.
In 1952, Flowers helped lead the Boilermakers to a share of the Big Ten Conference title, and was named a Consensus All-American. Baltimore Colts
Flowers was drafted with the 14th overall selection in the 1953 NFL Draft.
Ottawa Rough Riders
Flowers choose not to play with the Colts in 1953, opting to play for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League instead. Flowers posted 9 receiving touchdowns, and was named an East All Star.
Return to Baltimore
After not playing football in 1954 and 1955 due to serving in the United States Navy, Flowers returned to play for the Colts.
Flowers appeared in just one game with the Colts in 1956.