Led the NFL in receptions in 1975 (with 60 catches).

In early 1980, Bob Chandler appeared in Playgirl magazine. Unlike the more explicit layouts typical of the publication's anonymous models, Chandler’s feature was more of a "tasteful" celebrity profile.

Fans of the 1970s Bills and 80s Raiders remember Chandler as a local hero.

Before becoming a pop-culture footnote, Bob Chandler was a legitimate NFL star. Drafted in 1971, Chandler spent nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills, where he became one of the franchise's most reliable targets.

At the same time, Playgirl magazine was finding its footing. Launched in 1973, the publication was marketed as a response to Playboy , offering "entertainment for women." However, the editors knew that to truly break into the national consciousness, they needed more than just nude centerfolds; they needed legitimacy, controversy, and celebrity.