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United States Conrad Dobler was a prominent American football guard who made a significant impact in the National Football League (NFL) over a decade-long career, later advocating for player safety awareness.
Conrad Dobler parodied his "dirty player" image in a Miller Lite beer commercial, arguing with fans about why they drank the beer. This commercial capitalized on his notorious reputation from his NFL days.
Phil Mickelson, a champion golfer and philanthropist, heard about the Dobler family's financial hardship on ESPN and volunteered to pay for his children's university education.
After his death, Dobler's family shared his CTE diagnosis publicly through the Concussion Legacy Foundation to raise awareness and encourage participation in brain injury research. He had pledged to donate his brain for CTE research in 2010.
Conrad Francis Dobler was born on October 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the University of Wyoming on an athletic scholarship, playing both offensive guard and defensive tackle. In college, he was recognized as the team’s Most Valuable Player on defense and an All-Western Athletic Conference selection in 1971. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Wyoming in 1972.
Dobler was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth round of the 1972 NFL Draft. Initially cut from the team, he was re-signed after injuries impacted the Cardinals’ offensive line. During his six seasons with the Cardinals, from 1972 to 1977, he developed a reputation for his aggressive playing style. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection from 1975 to 1977 and was named second-team All-Pro in 1976. The Cardinals’ offensive line, with Dobler as a key member, was noted for its effective pass blocking, allowing only eight sacks in the 1975 season. He later played two seasons each for the New Orleans Saints (1978–1979) and the Buffalo Bills (1980–1981), retiring from professional football at the end of the 1981 season after 129 games played.
After his football career, Dobler faced numerous health challenges, undergoing multiple knee surgeries. He was later posthumously diagnosed with Stage 3 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in February 2025, a condition he actively campaigned to raise awareness about by pledging his brain for research in 2010. His family publicly confirmed his CTE diagnosis to highlight the long-term effects of repeated head trauma in contact sports.
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