Ray Nitschke Football Cards

About Ray Nitschke, Hall of Famer

Ray Nitschke spent his entire 15-year NFL career as a linebacker with the Green Bay Packers, anchoring the defense under coach Vince Lombardi throughout the 1960s. He helped lead the Packers to five NFL championships and victories in the first two Super Bowls. Known for his exceptional strength and toughness, Nitschke was also an athletic all-around player who intercepted 25 passes during his career. He became a full-time starter in 1962 and earned MVP honors in the 1962 NFL Championship Game. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978, Nitschke remained a starter through 1970 before finishing his career as a reserve.

Did you know? In 1960, a 1,000-pound steel coaching tower was blown over by wind onto Nitschke during practice, driving a spike through his helmet, yet he was uninjured and the helmet is now displayed in the Packer Hall of Fame.

Source: Wikipedia, Ray Nitschke (CC BY-SA)