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30. Lavvie Dilweg

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30. Lavvie Dilweg

Lavvie Dilweg was a star at Marquette and he would keep his athletic talents in-state as he signed with the Milwaukee Badgers in 1926, but that was short-lived as the team folded that year.  He would travel north and join the Green Bay Packers in 1927, a team he played for until 1934.  Dilweg was considered to be one of the most complete players of his era, an era in which the football players performed at both ends, and he was viewed by his peers as one of top tacklers and blockers of his day.  Stats back then were not well kept, but he was also a decent offensive weapon and overall, he helped the Green Bay Packers win three NFL Championships (1929, 1930 & 1931).

Dilweg was named to the 1920’s All-Decade Team and he was named a First Team All-Pro in five straight years (1927 to 1931) and historically speaking is one of the most curious omissions from Canton, especially considering he was never even nominated.  He was, however, inducted as part of the Packers inaugural Hall of Fame Class in 1970.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: End
  • Acquired: Signed before the 1927 Season.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1934 Season.
  • Games Played: 98
  • Notable Statistics:

    63 Games Started
    23 Receptions
    443 Receiving Yards*
    12 Receiving Touchdowns*
    2 Extra Points Made

    No Playoff Games

    *Receiving statistics were not tracked until 1932.
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Champion (1929, 1930 & 1931)

    First Team All-Pro (1927, 1928, 1929, 1930 & 1931)
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