- Ray Nitschke played for the Green Bay Packers from 1958-1972.
- He was a middle linebacker and team captain.
- Nitschke won five NFL championships with the Packers.
- He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1964 and 1966.
- Nitschke was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
- He had 25 career interceptions and two touchdowns.
- Nitschke was known for his hard-hitting style of play.
- He played college football at the University of Illinois.
- Nitschke served in the U.S Army before joining the NFL.
- His number, #66, is retired by the Green Bay Packers organization.
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Ray Nitschke Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
Facts & Trivia
Ray Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ray Nitschke celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.
What was the cause of death of Ray Nitschke?
Heart attack
Where is Ray Nitschke buried?
Other surviving children are his sons John and Richard. The Packers said Nitschke would be buried in Green Bay.
Is Ray Nitschke alive?
March 8, 1998
What college did Ray Nitschke go to?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
How many Packers are still alive from Super Bowl 1?
I also believe there are six players still alive who played just one of the two years: Lee Folkins and Dale Hackbart from 1961; and Gary Barnes, Ed Blaine, Ron Gassert and Howie Williams from 1962.
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