209. Fuzzy Thurston
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Fuzzy Thurston may never have made a Pro Bowl, but we have no problem ranking him high on this list.
Thurston was not just the beneficiary of playing for a great dynasty in the Green Bay Packers during the late 50s and 60s; he was also a vital cog in their machine and part of their legendary "Packers Sweep" along with Hall of Famer, Jerry Kramer. Joining the Packers after spending a year in Baltimore, Thurston became a fixture on the left side of the O-Line and would become one of only four players to win six Championships (1958, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966 & 1967). Thurston is a member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, and while, as mentioned, he was never a Pro Bowler, he was a First Team All-Pro in 1961.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Altoona, Wisconsin., U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1973
- Position: Offensive Guard
- Games Played: 116
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Notable Statistics: 90 Games Started
57 Approximate Value*
11 Playoff Games
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
*Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season. - Played For: Green Bay Packers
- College: Arkansas Tech
- Drafted: 5th Round, 54th Overall in 1956
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Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL Champion (6) (Baltimore Colts 1958, Green Bay Packers, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966 & 1967)
Super Bowl Rings (2) (Green Bay Packers I & II)
First Team All-Pro (1) (1961)
Second Team All-Pro (1) (1962) - Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1961)
- Notable All Time Rankings: None
Should Fuzzy Thurston be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 50%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 50%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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