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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME, CANTONCOMMUNITY1989 — WILLIE WOODSafety (1960-71)Sent postcards to several <strong>NFL</strong> teams asking for a tryout <strong>com</strong>ing out of USC in 1960. Went on tobe<strong>com</strong>e recognized as a premier free safety, winning All-Pro honors nine straight years beginning in1962. A Pro Bowl selection eight times, he also played in six <strong>NFL</strong> championship games, helping Packerswin five titles. Starting free safety for Green Bay in Super Bowls I and II, broke open a close contest inthird quarter of Super Bowl I, intercepting a Len Dawson pass and returning it 50 yards to the Chiefs’5. Had 48 career interceptions. Won <strong>NFL</strong> title in 1962 with nine thefts. Also captured league punt-returncrown in 1961 with 16.1-yard average. One of only 15 non-drafted free agents to make Hall of Fame.Born Dec. 23, 1936, in Washington, D.C.1995 — HENRY JORDANDefensive Tackle (1959-69)Also played for Cleveland (1957-58). Originally a fifth-round draft choice of Browns, came to GreenBay in 1959 trade. Named All-Pro five straight seasons (1960-64), he also was selected to play in thePro Bowl four times. One of team’s more colorful personalities, missed only two games in his first 12seasons. Played in seven <strong>NFL</strong> title games (including 1957 with Cleveland), plus first two Super Bowls.Had 3.5 sacks in 1967 Western Conference championship win over Rams. Played college football atVirginia. Born Jan. 26, 1935, in Emporia, Va. Died Feb. 21, 1977, at age of 42.ADMIN. &COACHESVETERANSDRAFT &FREE AGENTS2012 REVIEWPRO HALLOF FAME2003 — JAMES LOFTONWide Receiver (1978-86)Also played for L.A. Raiders (1987-88), Buffalo (1989-92), L.A. Rams (1993) and Philadelphia (1993).First Packers Hall of Famer without direct ties to either Curly Lambeau or Vince Lombardi. Made 530catches in a Packers uniform (third in club annals), and ranks second in franchise history with 9,656receiving yards. Selected by Green Bay in first round (sixth player overall) of 1978 <strong>NFL</strong> Draft. A deepthreatreceiver, possessed both speed and great hands. Recorded more than 50 receptions in a seasonnine times. First <strong>NFL</strong> player to score a touchdown in 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. In 16 seasons, caught764 passes for 14,004 yards – an <strong>NFL</strong> yardage record at the time of his retirement. Named All-Pro fourtimes (twice with Packers) and All-NFC three times (all with Packers). Selected to play in eight Pro Bowls,including his first seven years with Green Bay. Born July 5, 1956, in Fort Ord, Calif.2006 — REGGIE WHITEDefensive End (1993-98)Also played for Philadelphia Eagles (1985-92) and Carolina Panthers (2000). In 15 <strong>NFL</strong> seasons,played 232 games. Nicknamed “Minister of Defense” while playing at the University of Tennessee, wherehe was a consensus All-American. After two seasons with the Memphis Showboats (USFL), selected byEagles in first round (fourth overall) of 1984 Supplemental Draft. During eight seasons with Philadelphia,recorded more sacks (124) than games played (121). A landmark free agent, signed with Green Bay in1993 and went on to post a then-franchise-record 68.5 sacks. At the time of retirement, his 198 sackswere an <strong>NFL</strong> record, as were his 12 seasons with 10-plus sacks. Only player to record 10 sacks in nineconsecutive seasons. Was important contributor to Packers’ two Super Bowl berths, adding a SuperBowl-record three sacks in XXXI victory over New England. <strong>NFL</strong> Defensive Player of the Year in 1987and 1998. Elected to 13 straight Pro Bowls. Named All-Pro 13 of 15 seasons, including 10 as first-teamselection. Born Dec. 19, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Died Dec. 26, 2004, at age of 43.2013 — DAVE ROBINSONLinebacker (1963-72)Also played for Washington (1973-74). Drafted in the first round (14th overall) in 1963. Named tothe <strong>NFL</strong>’s All-Decade team of the 1960s. All-Pro in 1967 and 1969; Pro Bowl selection in 1966-67 and1969. Started on teams that won three consecutive <strong>NFL</strong> championships (1965-67) and two straightSuper Bowls (I and II). Played in 127 regular-season games during his 10 seasons with Green Bay andregistered 21 interceptions (tied for No. 3 in franchise history). His 12 interceptions from 1965-67 werethe most in the league among linebackers. He played college football at Penn State University. Born May3, 1941, in Mount Holly Township, N.J.LAMBEAUFIELDOTHERS IN PRO HALL OF FAME WHO PLAYED FOR GREEN BAYMISC.Len Ford1976Ted Hendricks1990Walt Kiesling1966Jan Stenerud1991Emlen Tunnell1967494

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