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10 days to go and 10 reasons Jerry Kramer earned a spot in the NFL Hall of Fame

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10 days to go and 10 reasons Jerry Kramer earned a spot in the NFL Hall of Fame

Yesterday, Jerry Kramer turned 82 and here's hoping 10 days from now he can finally pop some champagne to toast his spot in Canton. With 10 days to go until the announcement, here are 10 reasons Jerry Kramer deserves a spot in the NFL Hall of Fame. His legacy. As the pulling guard, Jerry Kramer [...]

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A sweeping salute to Lombardi’s left guard

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It's natural to admire Fuzzy Thurston, the affable athlete. A key member of the Green Bay Packer's vaunted sweep, the iconic left guard remains a face of the Green Bay franchise, referenced regularly by football coaches at every level for the fearless way he threw a block. He earned six championship rings, one in 1958 [...]

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A tip of the hat to the ladies of the Lombardi era

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We toasted the Glory Years this weekend, a nearly decade long run during which Green Bay won two Super Bowls and three NFL titles. That this celebratory time in Green Bay occurred during the 1960's, a turbulent time in America, made the run infinitely more interesting. Led by a charismatic coach, the Packers made history [...]