The Green Bay Packers lost one of its own as former Defensive End, Willie Davis passed away after a long battle with kidney-related problems. He was 85 years old.
Playing his college ball at Grambling, Davis was drafted in the 15thRound by the Cleveland Browns, but due to military service, he did not suit up on the gridiron until 1958. Davis was with the Browns for two years, but he was not a starter there, and he was traded to Green Bay in 1960, which was where he became part of a dynasty.
Davis started at Left Defensive End for the Packers throughout the entire 1960s, where he helped them win five NFL Championships and the first two Super Bowls. Individually, he was chosen for five Pro Bowls and five First Team All-Pro Selections. While Sacks were not official stats, it is believed he had well over 100.
Davis was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Willie Davis at this time.
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