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PACKERS IN THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMEThe Green Bay Packers have 22 individuals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, including Class of 2013 inductee DaveRobinson. The Packers’ total is second only to that of the Chicago Bears, who have 27 enshrinees. The Pittsburgh Steelers (20) are next,followed by the Washington Redskins (19) and New York Giants (18).In addition, five other players who played briefly for Green Bay – defensive end Len Ford, linebacker Ted Hendricks, guard/coach WaltKiesling, kicker Jan Stenerud and safety Emlen Tunnell – have their busts displayed in the Hall of Fame. Biographies of the Packers’ 22HOF players follow:1963 — EARL L. (CURLY) LAMBEAUFounder, Player, Head Coach, Vice President (1919-49)Founded Packers in 1919 and served as team’s only head coach through 1949 season. Also playedhalfback from ’19 through ’29, a period during which he pioneered forward pass in professional football.Led Packers to six world championships and is one of only eight coaches to record more than 200coaching victories in the NFL (others are Don Shula, George Halas, Tom Landry, Chuck Noll, MartySchottenheimer, Dan Reeves and Bill Belichick). Had coaching record of 212-106-21 (.667) with Packers.Also coached Chicago Cardinals (1950-51) and Washington Redskins (1952-53). Born April 9, 1898, inGreen Bay. Died June 1, 1965, at age of 67. Lambeau Field named in his honor, Sept. 11, 1965.1963 — ROBERT (CAL) HUBBARDTackle (1929-33, 1935)Also played for New York Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates. A legendary athlete, he was one of pro football’sfirst genuine giants – a massive 6-foot-5, 250-pounder who was a devastating blocker on offense andrelentless pursuer on defense as a premier, two-way performer. Was an official NFL All-Pro choice ineach of first three years (1931, ’32, ’33) such selections were made. Selected to NFL’s All-50-Year Teamin 1970 and to All-Time Two-Way Team in 1994. Played college football three years at Centenary Collegein Louisiana and one final season at Geneva in Pennsylvania. Born Oct. 31, 1900, in Keytesville, Mo.Died Oct. 17, 1977, at age of 76.1963 — DON HUTSONEnd/Defensive Back (1935-45)Made eighth-most touchdown receptions (99) in pro football history, an all-time NFL record untilbroken by Steve Largent in 1989. Credited with inventing pass patterns, he led league in receiving eightyears and in scoring five seasons, both also lifetime marks. Also played defensive back and placekicked.Named to NFL’s All-50-Year Team in 1970, later was selected to league’s 75th Anniversary and All-TimeTwo-Way teams in 1994. Also holds league record for most points scored in one quarter (29). Playedcollegiately at Alabama. Named to four Pro Bowls. Born Jan. 31, 1913, in Pine Bluff, Ark. Died June 26,1997, at age of 84.1963 — JOHNNY (BLOOD) McNALLYHalfback (1929-33, 1935-36)Also played for Milwaukee Badgers, Duluth Eskimos, Pottsville Maroons, Pittsburgh Pirates. Anelusive runner and gifted pass receiver, he played a major role in Packers’ drive to first three championshipsin 1929, ’30 and ’31. Also helped Packers win a fourth world title in ’36. Going into 2013 season,still held 26th place in Packers lifetime scoring, over seven decades after departing Green Bay scene,with 230 points. Collegiate star at St. John’s (Minn.). Born Nov. 27, 1903, in New Richmond, Wis. DiedNov. 28, 1985, at age of 82.COMMUNITYPRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME, CANTONADMIN. &COACHESDRAFT &VETERANS FREE AGENTS 2012 REVIEW1964 — CLARKE HINKLEFullback (1932-41)A member of the official NFL All-Pro team four times (1936, ’37, ’38, ’41). Incredibly versatile, hewas a tough, bruising runner, fine blocker, good receiver and excellent placekicker, as well as a shrewd,hard-hitting linebacker. Seventh-ranked rusher in Packers’ history entering 2013 season with 3,860yards on 1,171 carries. Was selected to NFL’s All-Time Two-Way Team in 1994. Played college footballat Bucknell. Named to three Pro Bowls. Born April 10, 1909, in Toronto, Ohio. Died Nov. 9, 1988, atage of 79.PRIMARY HALL OF FAMERS, BY FRANCHISEChicago Bears/Staleys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Green Bay Packers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Pittsburgh Steelers/Pirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20New York Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Washington/Boston Redskins/Boston Braves . . . . . . . . . . .19Cleveland Browns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16St. Louis/Los Angeles/Cleveland Rams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Dallas Cowboys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Detroit Lions/Portsmouth Spartans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13San Francisco 49ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Minnesota Vikings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Arizona/Phoenix/St. Louis/Chicago Cardinals . . . . . . . . . . .11Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11PRO HALLOF FAMELAMBEAUFIELD MISC.491