#3 - Tony Canadeo - HB - 1941-44, 1946-52 Retired 1952
The "Grey Ghost of Gonzaga"! Great nickname! Like many players in this era, played many positions - defensive back, passer, runner, kick returner, & punter. 1943, the teams leading rusher & passer! And, served in WWII in 1944 & 45, playing only 3 games in 1944 & missing all of 1945! Came back in 1946 as a running back and was the first Packer to rush for 1,000 yards! His career stats:
#14 - Don Hutson - WR/DB - 1935-45 Retired 1951
Was credited with inventing certain patterns and is mentioned as one of the top receivers of all time! Had a career 99 TD receiving TD's and this was an NFL record till 1989, broken by Steve Largent! Hutson held 18 NFL records when he retired! Was on three NFL title teams - 1936, 1939, & 1944. In 1970, NFL named hime to the all 50 players team in NFL history. And, the indoor practice facility, the Hutson Center, has his name on it! Don Hutson Stats:
#15 - Bart Starr - QB - 1956-71 Retired 1973
Drafted in the 17th round in 1956! Yes, they had 17 rounds in the draft back in 1956! And, how about 6 division crowns, 5 NFL championships & 2 Super Bowls!! Only lost 1 post season game, his first, was 9-0 afterward! Was Super Bowl I & II MVP. Also, was the Packers head coach from 1975-83. Starr career stats:
#66 - Ray Nitsche - LB - 1958-72 Retired 1983
A third round draft pick in 1958 from Illinois, where he played full back & linebacker. As the middle linebacker, was the leader of the defense during the Lombardi years! His athleticism was obvious with his 25 career interceptions! In 1970 was names to the NFL all time top 50 list! The Packers on started keeping defensive stats in 1975.
#92 - Reggie White - DE - 1993-98 Retired 2005
The Minister of Defense! What a pick up for the Packers from the Eagles! With the Packers for 6 years, Named to 13 straight Pro Bowls! Sacked 75 different NFL quarterbacks! Finished with 198 sacks in 15 years in the NFL, currently second all time! Helped get the Packers win in Super Bowl XXXI, recording 3 sacks, a record at that time!
And next, you know,
#4 - Brett Favre!!!!
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