Ray Nitschke (NFL Legend) - On This Day
Profession: NFL Legend
Biography: A fierce competitor, he was the heart of the great Packers defense of the 1960s. He was the first defensive player from the Packers’ dynasty years to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
Born: December 29, 1936
Birthplace: Elmwood Park, Illinois, USA
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: March 8, 1998 (aged 61)
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Playing Career
- 1962-12-30 National Football League Championship, Yankee Stadium, NYC: Green Bay Packers beat NY Giants, 16-7; MVP: Ray Nitschke, Green Bay, LB
Personal Life
- 1961-06-26 American NFL linebacker Ray Nitschke (24) weds Jackie Forchette, until her death in 1996
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Update: 2024-08-06