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
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 [...]