Welcome back to our series covering the greatest Green Bay Packers players to wear every jersey number from No. 0 to No. 99.
As we hit the end of the 20s, as it's gone with so many other entries, we've got a plethora of Packers Hall of Famers from which to choose here at No. 29, so let's get to it. Here's a quick look at everyone who's donned the digit for the Green & Gold over the years.
- Larry Bettencourt, C
- Kentrell Brice, S
- Charley Brock, C/LB
- Tyrone Culver, S
- Boob Darling, C
- Rasul Douglas, CB
- Dave Dunaway, WR
- Jug Earp, OL
- Curtis Fuller, S
- Herbert Goodman, RB
- Raymont Harris, RB
- Casey Hayward, CB
- Ka'dar Hollman, CB
- Joe Laws, HB
- Darrell Lester, C
- Derrick Martin, DB
- Al Matthews, DB
- Mike McCoy, DB
- Xavier McKinney, S
- Les Peterson, E
- Ken Stills, DB
- Howie Williams, DB
- Walter Williams, RB
- Marcus Wilson, RB
- Bobby Wood, OT
- Jerry Woods, S
Of the four members of the Packers HOF who've worn No. 29, three of them also sported other numbers throughout their respective careers, with that trio consisting of Jug Earp, Boob Darling, and Joe Laws.
The only one to wear it exclusively was Charley Brock, and while that certainly helped his case as our call in this particular slot, that's not the only reason we declared him the winner.
Green Bay Packers legend Charley Brock was a solid center but was even better as a linebacker
A two-time All-American in his home state at the University of Nebraska, Brock was taken by Green Bay in the third round of the 1939 NFL Draft with the 24th overall selection and made an immediate impact, earning the first of three trips to the Pro Bowl as a rookie in helping the Packers win the fifth NFL Championship in franchise history.
While Brock was solid in the middle of the offensive line as a center, it was on defense where he truly excelled, as he was easily one of the best ball-hawking linebackers in the league. While interceptions weren't an official NFL stat during that 1939 campaign, he was credited with eight that season, three of which came against Washington legend Sammy Baugh during a big midseason victory. He also added a pair in the Packers' win over the New York Giants in the NFL Championship Game.
Interceptions did become official in 1940, and before he retired following the 1947 season, Brock, who earned a pair of All-Pro selections alongside his trio of Pro Bowl nods and won a second title in 1944, tacked on 20 picks to his resume, two of which he returned for touchdowns.
Had the stat become official during his rookie season, his 28 would be the most of any linebacker in Green Bay history, which is certainly saying something given the power the Packers have had at the position over the years. Instead, Ray Nitschke and John Anderson, each of whom intercepted 25 passes, are credited with being tied for the record.
Nevertheless, Brock is undoubtedly one of the best Packers to play the position, and he was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 1973.
Other Green Bay Packers jersey honorees
- No. 0: There's literally only one choice here
- No. 1: Micah Parsons isn't the pick just yet
- No. 2: The Packers' all-time leading scorer
- No. 3: The second player in franchise history to have his jersey retired
- No. 4: There's no introduction needed here
- No. 5: This player should have been the last to wear the number but wasn't
- No. 6: A genuine ironman
- No. 7: This player was straight magic (until he wasn't)
- No. 8: This player has the second-most points in Packers history
- No. 9: The winner here has an extremely famous relative
- No. 10: A star on the rise
- No. 11: Packers' first title-winning QB
- No. 12: Obviously isn't up for debate
- No. 13: Had 'no weakness'
- No. 14: The first to have his jersey retired by the Packers
- No. 15: Owns a special piece of NFL history
- No. 16: Shares his name with an MLB legend
- No. 17: Had to beat out several Hall of Famers
- No. 18: Was one of the NFL's first dual-threat quarterbacks
- No. 19: Had his career cut short by the Bears
- No. 20: Has held a record for nearly 100 years
- No. 21: Has the most defensive TDs in NFL history
- No. 22: Also served in the U.S. Congress
- No. 23: Holds several NFL kick-return records
- No. 24: Owns a unique piece of Super Bowl history
- No. 25: Might not be who you think
- No. 26: Holds a historic place in NFL history
- No. 27: Started hot but fizzled fast
- No. 28: A good defender on some bad teams
This list will be updated daily until all 100 entries are complete, so be sure to check back in with Lombardi Ave for updates.
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