Ray Nitschke

Ray Nitschke was middle linebacker for the NFL's Green Bay Packers from 1958-1972. Nitscheke was inducted into the hall of fame in 1978.

1. Birthdate: December 29, 1936
2. Birthplace: Elmwood Park, Illinois
3. Attended: Proviso East High School
4. Alma-mater: University of Illinois
5. 1964: Pro Bowl selection
6. Seven time All-Pro selection
7. Apart of the 1960s all-decade team
8. Jersey #66 is one of five retired by the Green Bay Packers
9. Died: March 8, 1998

Selected by the Packers in the third round of the 1958 NFL draft, Ray Nitschke went on to become a full-time starter under the coaching of Vince Lombardi in 1962. As a full time starter, Nitscheke was named the most valuable player in the 1962 NFL Championship Game. Dubbed as the "the core of the Packers," Nitscheke was voted, by fellow linebackers in the NFL during the 1960s, as the most complete player in his position. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.

• Mahalo's Guide to Green Bay Packers
• databaseFootball.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 3"
  • Weight: 235 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1958

• December 29, 1936: Born

• 1954: Attended University of Illinois

• 1958: Drafted in the 3rd round, 36th overall pick for the Green Bay Packers

• 1962: MVP NFL Championship game

• 1964-66: All-Pro three consecutive seasons

• 1972: Retired from the Green Bay Packers

• 1978: Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

• 1998: Died in Venice, Florida

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