Not many of us may know the name of Dick Afflis, but some of us may remember Dick the Bruiser. Afflis was the player who signed with the Packers on this date in team history – he played four years as a tackle on both sides of the ball, never missing a game.
However, when he retired, he became Dick the Bruiser, and joined the professional wrestling ranks.
Here’s his story as provided by the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame:
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Topics: Dick Afflis, Dick The Bruiser, Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Packers Hall Of Fame
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