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Raymond Ernest Nitschke (December 29, 1936 – March 8, 1998) was a professional American football middle linebacker who spent his entire 15-year National Football League (NFL) career with the Green Bay Packers.
As for Ray Nitschke, you could never question where his allegiance stood. Nitschke was drafted in the third round of the 1958 NFL draft by the Packers, and he never looked back. The linebacker went on to play all 15 of his professional seasons in Green Bay. Nitschke was the leader and captain of the Packers defense throughout the entire 1960s.
Ray Nitschke. Raymond Ernest Nitschke (Wildman) Position: LB 6-3, 235lb (190cm, 106kg) Born: December 29, 1936 in Elmwood Park, IL. Died: March 8, 1998 in Venice, FL. College: Illinois (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 95 (197th overall since 1960) High School: Proviso East
Ray Nitschke, according to Hall of Fame quarterback and teammate Bart Starr, was a “classic example of Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde.” Off the field he was a thoughtful caring person. On the field, he was a ferocious middle linebacker who at times seemed to truly enjoy hitting people.
Nitschke announced his retirement on Aug. 28, 1973, after he had seen little action in the Packers' first four preseason games and was listed third on the depth chart behind Carter and Larry Hefner.
Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Nitschke comes in at number 47 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list produced in 2010.Subscribe t...
Ray Nitschke. Actor: The Longest Yard. Ray Nitschke was born in Elmwood Park, Illinois. His Father passed away when he was 3, and his Mother passed away when he was 13. He grew up a Chicago Bears fan, but quickly learn to hate them after being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of 1958. He played for 15 seasons before retiring in 1972.
Nitschke guided a Packers defense that won five NFL championships, including the first two Super Bowls. He was MVP of the 1962 title game.
Ray Nitschke was born in Elmwood Park, Illinois. His Father passed away when he was 3, and his Mother passed away when he was 13. He grew up a Chicago Bears fan, but quickly learn to hate them after being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of 1958. He played for 15 seasons before retiring in 1972.
Ray Nitschke, Actor: The Longest Yard. Ray Nitschke was born in Elmwood Park, Illinois. His Father passed away when he was 3, and his Mother passed away when he was 13. He grew up a Chicago Bears fan, but quickly learn to hate them after being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of 1958. He played for 15 seasons before retiring in 1972.