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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