Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Packers linebacker Dave Robinson joined me for a phone interview Dec. 4. Needless to say, the 72-year-old Robinson had some great stories and a first-hand account of the Vince Lombardi-era Packers. “He used to say there were players in the league that were bigger than us, stronger than […]
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Packers News: Dave Robinson elected to Hall of Fame
Former Packers linebacker Dave Robinson has been elected as a senior member to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A defensive end at Penn State, head coach Vince Lombardi converted Robinson to linebacker, where he’d become a key part of the Packers’ championship defenses. Robinson was nominated as a Senior Committee candidate in August. According […]
Fabulous New Book From Sports Illustrated: Football’s Greatest
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a review copy of a new book titled “Football’s Greatest” from Sports Illustrated. This massive (10′ x 13′, 288 pages) hard cover book is one of those books any serious football fan must have sitting on their bookshelf. The book is a group effort by seven […]
Green Bay Packers Video: Oneida Nation Walk of Legends
This video shows all of the monuments that comprise the mile-long walking tour known as the Green Bay Packers “Walk of Legends.
It’s Time to Right this Wrong – Jerry Kramer Belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame
Kramer underwent 22 surgeries in 11 seasons, his many scars earning him the nickname “Zipper”. Despite all of these obstacles, Kramer made it onto the field to play in 129 regular season games in his 11 years. As Bart Starr once said, “When Jerry wasn’t on his deathbed, he was making life miserable for defensive tackles.”