Franco Harris Football League
12-04-2112
#87|Ben Powell Wide Receiver
Retired (1979, Age 36)
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Total Rating B-  Help Conditioning 95%
Status Deceased (05-12-2011) Potential C+
Age at Death 68 Born 01-21-1944 in Hayti, MO
Drafted Round 1, Pick 22 (1966) Experience 12 Years (230 Wks)
College Montana University Bozeman, 1967 Salary 845 ($1142.296M/2112 $)
OFFENSE DEFENSE SPEC TEAMS
Throw Power D- Catching B- Pass Cover C- Kick Power D 
Throw Acc D  Pass Blocking D- Run Cover F  Kick Acc D-
Carrying C+ Run Blocking C- Tackling D- Kick Return C+
        Pursuit C-    
PHYSICAL MENTAL DEXTERITY
Speed B- Stamina D+ Execution B+ Agility B-
Strength D+ Health D  Aggressiveness D+ Hands B 
Jumping B      Attitude C- Break Tackle C 
ROLES
QB D+ C D+ DT D  SS D+ K F  GUN C 
WR B- G D  DE D  FS C- P D- KR C 
HB/TB C  T D+ ILB D  CB C  LS D  KRB C 
FB C- TE C  OLB D+ H C+ HT B  KOS D-
Year Team G GS TARG REC PCT YDS AVG LNG YAC YACA TD YDS/G 1ST 1ST% DP
1966 MIA 15 0 94 53 56.4 1112 21.0 80 369 7.0 6 74.1 40 42.6 3
1967 MIA 15 0 118 64 54.2 1316 20.6 85 458 7.2 7 87.7 50 42.4 6
1968 MIA 15 2 89 58 65.2 982 16.9 80 393 6.8 3 65.5 39 43.8 1
1969 MIA 15 0 104 65 62.5 1267 19.5 58 431 6.6 7 84.5 50 48.1 4
1970 MIA 14 0 101 62 61.4 1178 19.0 45 336 5.4 4 84.1 50 49.5 3
1971 KC 12 1 86 59 68.6 1227 20.8 50 400 6.8 10 102.2 46 53.5 3
1972 KC 16 0 100 55 55.0 1060 19.3 75 453 8.2 5 66.2 40 40.0 3
1973 KC 16 0 45 28 62.2 298 10.6 29 100 3.6 8 18.6 14 31.1 0
1974 STL 13 13 75 41 54.7 651 15.9 64 298 7.3 4 50.1 26 34.7 0
1975 STL 16 16 101 57 56.4 551 9.7 68 201 3.5 5 34.4 29 28.7 0
1976 STL 16 16 112 63 56.2 780 12.4 81 326 5.2 3 48.8 34 30.4 3
1977 STL 16 0 14 7 50.0 64 9.1 20 24 3.4 1 4.0 4 28.6 0
Total   179 48 1039 612 58.9 10486 17.1 85 3789 6.2 63 58.6 422 40.6 26

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
02-28-1980Ben Powell has retired from football.
09-03-1978The St. Louis Lions have waived Ben Powell.
08-15-1976Ben Powell of the St. Louis Lions is injured with an elbow inflammation and is expected to be out for approximately 11 days.
08-25-1975The St. Louis Lions have moved Steve Shaw, Bob Johnson, Clarence Freeney, Percy Hayes, Ben Powell, Dan McDonald, Frank Mizell, and Bob Kowalczyk to the active roster. The St. Louis Lions have moved Jim Bahr, Hubie Hughes, Emmett Williams, Mark Farr, Mike Evans, Robert Stokes, and Al Varajon to the inactive roster.
12-08-1974The St. Louis Lions have moved Donnie Green to the active roster. The St. Louis Lions have moved Ben Powell to the inactive roster.
12-08-1974Ben Powell of the St. Louis Lions is injured with a complete ACL tear and is expected to be out for the rest of the season.
09-01-1974The St. Louis Lions have moved Steve Shaw, Pat Golub, James Taylor, Ben Powell, and Vinnie Barkman to the active roster.
08-12-1974The St. Louis Lions have moved Shine Seidelson, Donnie Green, Joe Feldhaus, Herb Rodgers, and Damon Parker to the active roster. The St. Louis Lions have moved Dick Griffith, James Taylor, Ben Powell, Dan McDonald, and Vinnie Barkman to the inactive roster.
08-12-1974Trade #30594 has been completed between the Miami Gators and the St. Louis Lions. The St. Louis Lions receive James Taylor (C), Ben Powell (WR), Draft Pick - 1975 Round 2 (WIN), Draft Pick - 1975 Round 2 (MIA) from the Miami Gators in exchange for Carlton McDonald (C).
04-28-1974The Miami Gators have placed Ben Powell on the trade block.
11-21-1971Ben Powell of the Kansas City KChaos is injured with an MCL sprain and is expected to be out for approximately 34 days.
08-22-1971Ben Powell of the Kansas City KChaos is injured with a knee contusion and is expected to be out for approximately 11 days.
08-15-1971The Miami Dolphins have removed Ben Powell from the trade block.
08-15-1971The Miami Dolphins have placed Ben Powell on the trade block.
12-13-1970The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Tim Smith to the inactive roster.
12-07-1970The Miami Dolphins have moved Tim Smith to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell to the inactive roster.
11-09-1970The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Tim Smith to the inactive roster.
10-26-1970The Miami Dolphins have moved David Darius to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell to the inactive roster.
10-25-1970Ben Powell of the Miami Dolphins is injured with a wrist dislocation and is expected to be out for approximately 11 days.
09-07-1970The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell and Jimmy O'Leary to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved David Darius to the inactive roster.
08-17-1970The Miami Dolphins have moved Walter Smith, Kenyatta Nyers, and Hewritt Spiva to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Carl Yagiello, Ben Powell, and Billy Pappio to the inactive roster.
08-16-1970Ben Powell of the Miami Dolphins is injured with a finger fracture and is expected to be out for approximately 18 days.
09-15-1969The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Deangelo Lanham to the inactive roster.
09-08-1969The Miami Dolphins have moved Jimmy O'Leary to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell to the inactive roster.
09-01-1969The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell and Jimmy Chandler to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Jimmy O'Leary and Jim Hunt to the inactive roster.
08-04-1969The Miami Dolphins have moved Jimmy O'Leary, Jim Hunt, Tim Smith, and David Darius to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Ronde Smith, Chuck Govan, Ben Powell, and Jimmy Chandler to the inactive roster.
12-09-1968The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell and Jimmy O'Leary to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Chuck Govan and Ronde Smith to the inactive roster.
12-02-1968The Miami Dolphins have moved Deangelo Lanham to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell to the inactive roster.
09-08-1968The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell and Chuck Govan to the active roster.
08-05-1968The Miami Dolphins have moved Jimmy O'Leary, Leroy Robinson, and David Darius to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Ronde Smith, Chuck Govan, and Ben Powell to the inactive roster.
09-25-1967The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell and Ronde Smith to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Deangelo Lanham and John Risien to the inactive roster.
09-18-1967The Miami Dolphins have moved Deangelo Lanham and Jimmy O'Leary to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell and Ronde Smith to the inactive roster.
09-03-1967The Miami Dolphins have moved John Risien, Ronde Smith, Ben Powell, Jerry Lucas, and Chuck Govan to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Leroy Robinson, Jimmy Chandler, Jimmy O'Leary, and Kareem Williams to the inactive roster.
08-07-1967The Miami Dolphins have moved Deangelo Lanham, Jimmy Chandler, and Jimmy O'Leary to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved John Risien, Ronde Smith, Ben Powell, and Chuck Govan to the inactive roster.
12-19-1966The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell and John Risien to the active roster.
12-12-1966The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell and John Risien to the inactive roster.
09-05-1966The Miami Dolphins have moved Chuck Govan, Ben Powell, and John Risien to the active roster.
08-15-1966The Miami Dolphins have moved Tim Dieken, Frank Lauer, and Tom McDougle to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved John Risien, Ben Powell, and Chuck Govan to the inactive roster.
08-14-1966The Miami Dolphins have moved Ben Powell to the active roster. The Miami Dolphins have moved Frank Lauer to the inactive roster.