The Green Bay Packers: 10 Greatest Players of All Time
The Green Bay Packers are one of the most storied franchises in professional sports, with a rich history of success and a legacy of great players. Here are the top 10 greatest Packers of all time, based on their performance, awards, and accolades.
10. DE-DT Reggie White: White joined the Packers in 1993 and went on to play six seasons with the team, recording 68.5 sacks and helping the Packers win Super Bowl XXXI. He is fifth in Packers history with 68.5 sacks and second in NFL history with 198.0 career sacks.
9. FB Jim Taylor: Taylor became an integral part of the Packers offense in the early 1960s, rushing for 1,000-plus yards in five consecutive seasons and leading the NFL with 1,474 yards in 1962.
8. DB Willie Wood: Wood was a standout aspect of the Packers defense, registering 48 interceptions in his 12-year career with the team, which is second in Packers history.
7. DB Herb Adderley: Adderley was a ball hawk in the Packers secondary, averaging four interceptions per season and running back a combined seven picks for touchdowns.
6. LB Ray Nitschke: Nitschke was part of five championship teams with the Packers, and his 23 fumble recoveries are first in team history excluding quarterback recoveries.
5. QB Brett Favre: Favre led the Packers to Super Bowl XXXI and is first in team history with 61,655 passing yards and second with 442 passing touchdowns.
4. OL Forrest Gregg: Gregg was a seven-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowler who was a linchpin up front for five Green Bay championship teams.
3. QB Aaron Rodgers: Rodgers is one of the best signal-callers in NFL history, leading the Packers to Super Bowl XLV and winning four NFL MVPs.
2. E-DB-DE Don Hutson: Hutson did it all for Green Bay, leading the NFL in receiving yards seven times and receiving touchdowns nine times, while also playing defense and kicking.
1. QB Bart Starr: Starr is arguably the face of the best period in Packers history, leading the team to five championships and winning two Super Bowl MVPs.
Honorable mentions: DT-DE Henry Jordan, DB LeRoy Butler, WR Donald Driver, FB-HB Paul Hornung, and OG Jerry Kramer.