On this day in 1998 Ray Nitschke passed away from a heart attack. Below is a highlight video. RIP Ray.
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If there was a "Mr. Packer" it would be Ray.
I had the privilege to meet him at my football banquet when he gave a speech when I was in maybe 7th or 8th grade. I played linebacker and he actually took the time to talk to me for a minute on how to best play the position. Really cool dude.
I just can't get over he has been gone nearly 20 years.
As an Illinios Grad and a Packer fan for life, wI'll always be my favorite. Had the pleasure of meeting him and spending time with him twice which I will always treasure.
"Illinois Grad" is kind of like "Completion Certificate"...
.....says the UW-Milwaukee graduate (i.e. "What, that's a four-year school...who knew?"
Teasing..... one of Mrs. Blair Kiel's favorite work associates was an Illini grad who worked his way through the PGA Tour to become Colorado's AD....
Ray played in a charity basketball game in my small hometown back in the late '60's. Funny to see him in gym shorts.
ammo posted:On this day in 1998 Ray Nitschke passed away from a heart attack. Below is a highlight video. RIP Ray.
Back in the day, I used to read Ray`s Packer report, that was the only way to keep up with the Packers down here in Teaxs.
On this day in 2005 a draft pick was made....
Only player left on the consensus bored with a first round grade.
I can't believe Erasmus James and Troy Williamson didn't make the Pro Bowl.
More than 10 years ago. They’ve been much better since.
Packiderm posted:I can't believe Erasmus James and Troy Williamson didn't make the Pro Bowl.
I did think James was a player.....I was wrong.
But they will always have their Participation Trophy on the mantle.
Brainwashed Boris posted:Only player left on the consensus bored with a first round grade.
Last one of thirty?
Today in 2015: Despite leading 19-7 with 3:52 remaining, Packers suffer excruciating 28-22 overtime loss to Seahawks in NFC Championship Game.
— Packers History (@HistoricPackers) January 18, 2019
Why the #! would anyone feel compelled to remind anyone on this board of that event?
Yeah thanks.....I think I'll scratch my eyes until they bleed now.
Allow me to offer some balance and perspective through celebrations of anniversaries.
Although the news is a little late, it's no less note-worthy. Or enjoyable!
michiganjoe posted:Today in 2015: Despite leading 19-7 with 3:52 remaining, Packers suffer excruciating 28-22 overtime loss to Seahawks in NFC Championship Game.
— Packers History (@HistoricPackers) January 18, 2019
Geez, tear that elephantine bandage off again and again, why dontcha??
1/23/11 Bears vs Packers NFC championship game. Packers defensive tackle
B.J. Raji intercepts a Caleb Hannie pass late in the 4th quarter and scores a TD.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikmen on the call.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uqm9Gnd_FM
skully posted:1/23/11 Bears vs Packers NFC championship game. Packers defensive tackle
B.J. Raji intercepts a Caleb Hannie pass late in the 4th quarter and scores a TD.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikmen on the call.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uqm9Gnd_FM
Man, what I would give to have Raji, Woodson, Jenkins, Collins and Matthew's and Tramon in their prime again. Thinking about it, though, Clark and Daniel's can give GB what Raji and Jenkins did, and Alexander will likely develop into an even better corner than Tramon. We're really hurting at OLB and safety, though.
RochNyFan posted:skully posted:1/23/11 Bears vs Packers NFC championship game. Packers defensive tackle
B.J. Raji intercepts a Caleb Hannie pass late in the 4th quarter and scores a TD.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikmen on the call.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uqm9Gnd_FM
Man, what I would give to have Raji, Woodson, Jenkins, Collins and Matthew's and Tramon in their prime again. Thinking about it, though, Clark and Daniel's can give GB what Raji and Jenkins did, and Alexander will likely develop into an even better corner than Tramon. We're really hurting at OLB and safety, though.
Gute is on it.
michiganjoe posted:Today in 2015: Despite leading 19-7 with 3:52 remaining, Packers suffer excruciating 28-22 overtime loss to Seahawks in NFC Championship Game.
— Packers History (@HistoricPackers) January 18, 2019
McFired.
Hungry5 posted:Viks passed 2x.
Maybe we should have a "On This Day IN Viking History" thread.
On Jan 18, 2019 Dan Orlich, the last living player connected with the Lambeau era passed away at the age of 94. RIP
Ghost of Lambeau posted:Hungry5 posted:Viks passed 2x.
Maybe we should have a "On This Day IN Viking History" thread.
Every day in Vikings history is the same.
This day in Vikings history: They suck.
History isn't taught in viking's schools because it's about the past, you know. The vikings' students aren't allowed to talk about the past and want to make it so no one can talk about the past when the subject is about vikings stuff.
http://archive.jsonline.com/sp...kers/164346156.html/
One Vincent T. Lombardi was hired on this date in 1959.
