Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame middle linebacker nicknamed 'The Assassin' whose fierce play and leadership were at the heart of the famous Lombardi dynasty teams of the 1960s.
Ray Nitschke was the Green Bay Packers' fierce middle linebacker and one of the defining players of Vince Lombardi's dynasty teams of the 1960s. A fierce competitor who anchored the Packers' defence during their run of five NFL Championships and two Super Bowls, Nitschke is considered one of the greatest middle linebackers in football history. His aggressive style and leadership on the field made him an icon of football's golden age.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 1978
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 1978
- Super Bowl I, II Champion
- NFL Championship 5x
- Pro Bowl 3x
- All-Pro 2x
- Green Bay Packers franchise LB icon
Career Journey
Timeline
1936
👶 Born in Jamesburg, USA
1972
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Green Bay Packers
🏆 Hall of Fame 1978
🏆 Super Bowl I, II Champion
🏆 NFL Championship 5x
🏆 Pro Bowl 3x
🏆 All-Pro 2x
🏆 Green Bay Packers franchise LB icon