Nitschke would lead Green Bay to five Championships while becoming a first ballot Hall of Famer.
When you think of Pro Football Hall of Famers from the defensive side of the ball, it is next to impossible to come up with a player who is held in higher regard than Ray Nitschke. Bart Starr was the best name ever for a Quarterback, but isn’t Ray Nitschke just as appropriate for a Linebacker?
5. Ray Nitschke
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Spending his entire professional career with the Green Bay Packers, Linebacker, Ray Nitschke was the anchor for the Green Bay defense for fifteen seasons.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Linebacker
- Acquired: Drafted in the 3rd Round, 38th Overall, 1/28/58.
- Departed: Retired after the 1972 season.
- Games Played: 190
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Notable Statistics: 170 Games Started
25 Interceptions
385 Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
23 Fumble Recoveries
34 Fumble Recovery Yards
6 Kick Returns
56 Kick Return Yards
1 Reception
34 Reception Yards
122 Approximate Value*
*Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season. -
Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Champion (1961, 1962 & 1965)
Super Bowl Champion (I & II)
NFL Championship MVP (1962)
First Team All Pro Selection (1964 & 1966)
Second Team All Pro Selection (1962, 1965 & 1967)
Pro Bowl Selection (1966)
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