A native of Mount Vernon, Texas, he played college football at Baylor University.
[1][2] He played professional football for the Baltimore Colts during the 1963 season, appearing in five NFL games.
[3] He suffered injuries that required two operations on his knees and prevented him from appearing in the second half of the 1963 season or in any games during the 1964 season.
[4][5] After retiring from football, Maples lived in McAllen, Texas, and worked in retail management.
[6] His brother Bobby Maples also played in the NFL.