The anchor of the Packers’ Offensive Line that expertly protected Bart Starr, Forrest Gregg was one the game’s true iron men. Making nine Pro Bowls and six First Team All-Pros, Gregg started 188 consecutive games (187 with Green Bay), which was a record at the time. He is a five-time Champion with the Green Bay Packers and added one more with the Dallas Cowboys in his final year in the NFL.
The Packers inducted Gregg into their franchise Hall of Fame in 1977, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame called his name the same year.
4. Forrest Gregg
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The Bullet Points
- Position: Offensive Lineman
- Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd Round, 20th Overall 11/28/55.
- Departed: Signed with the Dallas Cowboys prior to the 1971 season.
- Games Played: 187
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Notable Statistics: 156 Games Started
8 Fumble Recoveries
2 Punt Returns
21 Punt Return Yards
118 Approximate Value*
10 Playoff Games
1 Fumble Recovery
*Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season. -
Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Champion (1961, 1962 & 1965)
Super Bowl Champion (I & II)
First Team All-Pro Selection (1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1967)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (1959)
Pro Bowl Selection (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 & 1968)
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