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Douglass out, Zorn in for Packers in 1986 … ugh

Raymond Rivard — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:47:14 +0000

October 10, 2010; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback coach Jim Zorn prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at M

It was 1986 and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame’s Today in Packers History reminds of a deal that saw the Packers sign Jim Zorn and cut Mike Douglass. Neither were hall of famers for the team, and only illustrates the level of players who donned the Green and Gold in those days.

Don’t get me wrong, there were great players on these teams, but too many marginal players that made these Forrest Gregg-coached teams mediocre at best.

Anyway, here’s Today in Packers History:

Douglass Out, Zorn In as Packers
Prepare for 1986 Season

May 27, 1986 - The Green Bay Packers announce that they are releasing veteran linebacker Mike Douglass and that they have signed quarterback Jim Zorn to a one-year contract. “We tried to make a trade for Mike Douglass,” Packers coach Forrest Gregg says in a statement. “At this time, there was no interest.” Douglass was a fifth-round draft choice of the team in 1978, and he became a regular in the lineup in 1979. Zorn played in 13 games for Green Bay in 1985 and finished second to Lynn Dickey with 794 passing yards.

Photo of Mike Douglass

Packers fans: If you haven’t seen this video, check it out – NOW

Raymond Rivard — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:17:08 +0000

Aaron Rodgers is a small, but important piece of Packers history. This video will bring it all to life. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

If you’re a Packers fan, this is one video you won’t want to miss.

Produced by USADexter, this is one of about 50 videos on his YouTube channel, but if there’s one you should watch, it’s this.

Take the eight minutes the video runs and watch it from start to finish. If the hair on your arms doesn’t begin to rise, then you aren’t a Packers fan. If it does, enjoy it. This is a great franchise. This is a great video that shows us just why we are Packers fans.

Enjoy …

Packers history: Lombardi talks about another championship

Raymond Rivard — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:23:29 +0000

In today’s look back at the history of the Green Bay Packers, brought to you by the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, we hear the voice of Vince Lombardi talking about defending the team’s world championship.

What comes out of this for me is confidence in his own skills, but also confidence in his charges.

Enjoy …

Vince Lombardi Proclaims His
Team Ready to Defend Title

April 8, 1962 - ”We truly understand this great challenge to repeat as champions. If this team is willing to sacrifice as much as it did last year, we will be ready to accept that challenge.” Though training camp is months away, Vince Lombardi appears ready for his team to begin defense of its 1961 NFL title as evidenced by his speech to more than 200 at the Eagles Club in Milwaukee. Lombardi also states he believes the team has had a fine draft and that first-round pick, Earl Gros, will be “the fastest back I’ve had in Green Bay.”

Nitschke: Subject of today’s day in history

Raymond Rivard — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:15:51 +0000

Ray Nitschke – the man’s name rings with pride among all Packers fans. So, whenever we can do a piece on his role in Packers history, we are honored.

Today’s posting by the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, This Date in Packers History, features Nitschke.

Enjoy.

Ray Nitschke Gets A Corvette

April 4, 1963 - Ray Nitschke, voted the outstanding player in the 1962 NFL championship game, is presented with a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette by Sport Magazine in New York City. The rugged linebacker recovered two fumbles, one of which led to a touchdown, as the Packers beat the New York Giants 16-7 in the title game played Dec. 30, 1962. Nitschke also deflected a pass that teammate Dan Currie intercepted to end an early Giants’ threat.
Photo of Ray Nitschke