I said, 'I admit I'm a dumb farm kid who just got back from milking cows, how does this process work? On the field, he was a ferocious middle linebacker who at times seemed to truly enjoy hitting people. I think he tried to see how tough you were and if you were going to fight back. What is said in the room stays in the room. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 29 December. "Ray Nitschke had a style of play, a personality, a consciousness about being fully imbued into that which brought life to something called professional football," said Hall of Fame linebacker . I said, 'I get it. "People talk about tough he was, how bad he was. Emotionally impactful is just what Nitschke would appreciate in order to hammer home as forcefully as stuffing Joe Don Looney in the backfield what it means to be a Hall of Famer. When he walked off the field and put on his horn-rimmed glasses, Robinson said, youd think he was a CPA unless he took his teeth out.. He's got a helmet on and I've got a stocking cap, but I learned at the University of Arizona, the first thing you do is get the helmet off if you're going to have a fight or you're going to just bust your hands. Fred weighed about 118 pounds when he died. Incredibly, Nitschke played in the Pro Bowl only once. The Packers won the first two Super Bowls in NFL history thanks in large part to Nitschke. ", On his relationship with fellow No. You know the first time I met Vince Lombardi, my wife met him at the College All-Star Game. But I didn't think he was as good as Nitschke. Nitschke became a full-time starter in 1962, the anchor of a disciplined defense that helped win five NFL titles and the first two Super Bowls in the 1960s. So we ran the slip block where Bowman would block the defensive tackle and I'd slip and block the middle linebacker. The Packers had so much talent that there were not always enough honors to go around. I'm like, 'I guess I better get ready.' In Super Bowl I, Nitschke contributed six tackles and a sack. He was famous for being a Football Player. A native of Elmwood Park, Nitschke lived in Green Bay, where he played middle linebacker from 1958-72 and became one of sport's few legends instantly identified solely by their last names. The second year, no more offensive and defensive guys rooming together. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. He was also a great family man, a devoted father to his three children. Hed be the first to tell you not to put him on a pedestal above all the other linebackers, Robinson said. There is only one place in my game and that is first place. We would stay at the Elberta beach until darkness. Green Bay Packer, Hall of Famer. He almost always went after Bob Hyland. The loss of both parents enraged Nitschke, and the lack of a parental disciplinarian to quell his rage caused him to engage in fights with other kids in the neighborhood. The late Jackie Nitschke was married to Lombardi-era Packer Ray Nitschke. The excerpt above was from a 2019 interview. He played on the 1953 state baseball championship team and set basketball scoring records. Those are the ones that would piss Ray off. He'd play cornerback. He laid down the law to all the new inductees of what was acceptable and unacceptable, and everybody followed what Ray said.. He was a fullback and linebacker for the Illini, and the Packers drafted him as a linebacker on the third round in 1958. Nitschke was selected in 1964. Am I in trouble? We'd run through the plays and Ray would always tee-off on Hyland. (pre-1974). Ray Nitschke, one of the most fearsome middle linebackers in the history of professional football and an anchor of the championship Green Bay Packer teams of the 1960's, died yesterday in. Gale said, 'Bill, it's coming up on your turn. You're a starter now.' [2][3], Nitschke was born in Elmwood Park, Illinois,[4] the youngest of three sons to Robert and Anna Nitschke. Ray Nitschke attended the University of Illinois. I know your brother is with the Calgary Stampeders.' I was always scared to death of him. "He was one of the most popular Packers ever," said Packers public relations director Lee Remmel. ", On other members of a defensive unit coming off a third straight NFL championship: "I'll tell you the guy who did the most damage to the head was Ray Nitschke. Nitschke was known for his viciousness on the field, a ferocity that welled within him from childhood. His baseball skills brought him an offer from the professional St. Louis Browns with a $3,000 signing bonus. They said, 'Bill, we'll send you the paperwork and it will be done.' Knocking him in the head, blooding his nose, just because he was (bleeped) off every Friday. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. In a poll that marked the leagues 75th year, he was voted to the all-time all-star team. "In fact, he's as mild and as meek as they come, a sweet guy," Wood said. They said, 'You'll make more in the dairy business. But he's still standing around, so I go in the training room again. Nitschke remained a starter through the 1970 season, but in 1971 he was benched by new coach Dan Devine and became a reserve to Jim Carter. She was a widely-known figure in the movement toward creating better drug and alcohol treatment options in Northeastern Wisconsin. Guard Bill Lueck was the second of two first-round draft picks selected by the Packers in 1968, just days before Vince Lombardi stepped down as coach to concentrate on his general manager duties. He loved it. Ray and Jackie had a winter home in Naples, Florida. As a microphone is passed around the room, elders explain the magnitude of the honor. He is from USA. He protected his turf.. [1] He had been driving to the home of a family friend, according to his daughter, Amy Klaas, who was with him when he was stricken. They always listed me at 240. In the 2005 version of the movie, there is no Bogdanski- probably because they couldnt find as mean a person as Ray Nitschke to play the part. Birthplace: Elmwood Park, IL Location of death: Venice, FL Cause of death: Heart Failure Remains: Cre. He thought that was a privilege. He had football smarts. Follow Tim on Twitter @ByTimGraham, Nitschke recorded 25 interceptions and 23 fumble recoveries over his 15 seasons. A year later, he was traded to Philadelphia. "I've always thought I was the best middle linebacker in professional football," Nitschke once said. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. I was the executive secretary of the National Soaring and Hang Gliding Festival and Paul Alfred Corey and his sister Carol, the owners of the PAC Inn, and Gustafson Oil Company had arranged through Detroit Lions general manager Nick Kerbawy to have the perennial All-Pro linebacker, who had recently retired, in the Port City to be part of a five-judge panel to select the first National Soaring Queen. Cliff Christl started gathering oral histories with former Packers and others associated with the team in 2000 and will continue to gather them as Packers historian. Nitschkes mother died from a blood clot when he was 13. He gets dressed. Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Anthony Munoz didnt get to hear Nitschke speak at the luncheon. He was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981. Nitschke remained popular in Green Bay after retiring, even having his phone number and home address published in the Green Bay phone book. Your email address will not be published. Nitschke's wife, Jackie, died of cancer in 1996. Fred made very few mistakes. On the Packers' practice field on September 1, a 1,000-pound (450kg) steel coaching tower was blown over by a strong gust of wind, on top of Nitschke. Nitschke accused Ditka of a cheap shot in a game, and the two nearly came to blows later that night in a restaurant. In 1998, Ray Nitschke was living comfortably in Naples, Fla. Ray and Jackie had a winter home in Naples, Florida. Those guys would take some of the worst hits. In 1973, Mean on Sunday: The Autobiography of Ray Nitschke ("as told to Robert W. Wells") was published by Doubleday. ", On playing against Dick Butkus vs. practicing against Nitschke: "Butkus was tough. With some of the brightest minds in the sport weighing in, Ray Nitschke was ranked No. Other surviving children include his sons John and Richard. [18] Nitschke returned for a 16th training camp in 1973, then retired in late August.[19][20][21][14]. "And not just because the National Football League picked me as the top man at that job in the league's first 50 years. So it was a volatile relationship.. His tragic death in 1998 shook the organization to its core. Discover Ray Nitschke's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. That was the first year I started making money. This must be the 1st quarter because Ray Nitschke barely has any blood on him yet. Lombardi gave partial credit for Nitschke's success to Nitschke's wife, whose calming influence helped Ray focus on his career. Related Quizzes and Features Quiz Great Moments in Sports Quiz Sports Quiz Biography. Packers Experiences powered by QuintEvents. Ray Nitschke, the meanest Packer of them all and the stalwart of five NFL championships including the first two Super Bowls, is the epitome of the storied franchise. Jackie Forchette (26 June1961 - 1996)( her death)( 3 children). [15][16] Green Bay had clinched the NFC Central division title the week before at Minnesota for their first playoff berth in five seasons. (It was erroneously first reported as 5,000lb (2,270kg). He also was a humanitarian, loved children and relished being an ambassador for Green Bay and the NFL. All wear gold jackets, the lone standard for greatness. It's supposed to be like a walk-through. It was a big-time hit, Yary said. (Focus on Sport / Getty Images). Raymond Ernest Nitschke (December 29, 1936 March 8, 1998) was an American professional football player who spent his entire 15-year career as a middle linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers. In this day and age of egotistical professional athletes, my friend Ray Nitschke would also have been a unanimous selection for the Nice Guy Hall of Fame. www.jackienitschkecenter.com. I have found his comments to be poignant for anybody.. Then Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus went to eight straight. His wife is Jackie Forchette (26 June1961 - 1996)( her death)( 3 children). ", On the reduction in salaries after the merger agreement: "You know what Donny Anderson got as a No. Nitschke, his wife and family would come back to Frankfort every summer for a number of years and a few weeks before he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio in 1978 he sent me a personal invitation to join him for the ceremonies. $17,500. 26 overall in what was the second common draft following the merger agreement between the NFL and AFL. ", On whether that was the end of it: "We go into the locker room and (Nitschke) lockered about four, five lockers away and I didn't want to get in a fight in the shower so I went into the training room. If you thought Green Bay Packers legend Ray Nitschke was tough, you should get to know his wife Jackie. The discussion was heated, but remained private. (Ken) Bowman would put up with no crap from Ray. 1 pick Fred Carr: "We roomed together as rookies. His father died when he was three and his mother when he was thirteen and he was raised by an older brother. In the process, she taught our community that the disease of addiction crosses all income levels . Nitschke always spoke at this luncheon, telling the new inductees what a great honor they were receiving, and that they were now members of the greatest team of them all. Besides Klaas, Nitschke is survived by two sons, John and Richard. He was the MVP of the 1962 NFL Championship Game, accepting the prize of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (George) Halas didn't draft me, so I was always ready to go against the Bears," Nitschke often said. You cant have a conversation about the greatest NFL linebackers of all time without Ray Nitschke. The film's executive producer, Jim Rivett, said that Nitschke was the first "Packer Wife" to publicly acknowledge her alcoholism. His character is listed in the credits as "Private One" because his jersey is emblazoned with the number "1". Everybody loved (Lombardi). Nitschkes rage was effectively channeled. In the book, The Defenders, author Murray Olderman quoted Nitschke as saying: I took it out on all the other kids in the neighborhood.. I look out and see he's gone. Grabo (Jim Grabowski) got $450,000. Upon the election of former teammate Henry Jordan to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the eve of Super Bowl XXIX in Miami Gardens, Florida, Nitschke flew down to Florida to participate in the game's coin-toss ceremonies, joining three other 75th Anniversary Team representatives--Otto Graham (1950s), Mean Joe Greene (1970s) and Gale Sayers (1960s), all three of whom had been announced as representatives of their respective decades in the ceremony months prior to the PFHOF electionas well as three of Jordan's fellow Class of 1995 newcomers, all of whom represented the 1980s: Kellen Winslow, Lee Roy Selmon, and then-U.S. (He had) no personality. Nitschke was the leader and captain of the Packers defense throughout the entire 1960s. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. In the late 1980s, Nitschke owned an automobile dealership in Green Bay. I got the $15,000 signing bonus and they paid us every two weeks and I got seven paychecks. He did everything to help his wife raise. He was a playmaker, recording 25 interceptions and 23 fumble recoveries over his 15 seasons. I just want to get along.' Nitschke was married on June 26, 1961 to Jackie Forchette. " Champion: The Legacy of Jackie Nitschke, " premiered in Green Bay this week. What position did Ray Nitschke play? He starred on the varsity football team, playing quarterback on offense and safety on defense for coach Andy Puplis. In 2019, USA TODAY compiled a group of 19 veteran reporters to vote on and rank the 100 greatest NFL players of all time. [9] Jackie was unable to have children, so they adopted three: John (in 1963), Richard (in 1966), and Amy (in 1972). The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of I was scared to death, but I took his helmet and, 'bang!' On March 8, Nitschke took a drive with his daughter, Amy Klaas, and her one-year-old daughter to a friends house. 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. He could play quarterback if he had to. Someones got to be the leader and step forward, and that was a great quality he had. Get back to work!" We became best friends after that. Hes always grabbing people, hitting people, throwing elbows.. Nitschke had an unusual pregame routine on Sundays. You don't need an agent. 5 overall. . On March 8, Nitschke took a drive with his daughter, Amy Klaas, and her one-year-old daughter to a friend's house. That becomes a most profound reality. Watch the trailer for the documentary below: For questions or comments, contact WPRs Audience Services at 1-800-747-7444, email listener@wpr.org or use our Listener Feedback form. When Nitschke became a born-again Christian in 1995, his wife Jackie told Ray he wore that number because there are 66 books in the Holy Bible, per Gruver. That's how I got big. Guess what? I remember when they'd grab Bart by the belt of his jersey and pile-drive him into the ground. Nitschke was married on June 26, 1961, to Jackie Forchette. An all-time great Packer/NFL player. premiered in Green Bay this week. When he came into the game, he was in charge. Nitschkes death was the second to strike the ranks of Lombardis great Packer teams in the last month. 66 dash onto the field. At a luncheon for new inductees and members, Nitschke hailed football and the Hall in a way few could articulate. A native of Elmwood Park, Nitschke lived in Green Bay, where he. He played for 15 seasons before retiring in 1972. Mean In The Middle smiled down from heaven as the Green Bay Packers were about to win the Super Bowl. 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Nitschke was known for his strength and toughness, exhibited prior to his third season in 1960. We didn't even know he was injured.". Just a few of the recognitions Ray had, he was voted the . What college did Ray Nitschke attend? 448-449. So then I went in and showered and never turned my back on him. How tough was Nitschke? One guy, Grant Smith of Detroit, asked Nitschke if he wanted to learn how to hang glide and the Packer, then 36 years old at the time, said it looked too dangerous for him. The contact he made with Larry Csonka impressed me, but what I remember was Ray Nitschke getting up and laughing like he just won the $1 million lottery. Following his death, the Hall named the luncheon after him. So the World League offered me $45,000, $55,000, $75,000 on a three-year contract. He thought of it as an honor for somebody to ask him for an autograph. 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Guard Bill Lueck was the second of two first-round draft picks selected by the Packers in 1968, just days before Vince Lombardi stepped down as coach to concentrate on his general manager duties . Zeke was really good and he's sitting on the bench. I kept telling melf. We played basketball together. Nitschke will be buried in Green Bay. His No. Nitschke also appeared in the 1974 football comedy The Longest Yard as Guard Bogdanski. Nitschke was born Dec. 29, 1936, in Elmwood Park. But, let me tell you, off the field, Ray Nitschke, who was selected as a linebacker on both the 50th and 75th anniversary all-time National Football League teams was a pussycat. He played varsity basketball and was a pitcher and left fielder for the varsity baseball team. 66 in the open field. Keep updated on the latest news and information. The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica. For years after his induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978, the NFL. So I go out and guess who's leaning against the driver's seat door to my car? Lueck played in 90 games for the Packers over seven seasons. ARLINGTON, TX - It was around ten oclock in the evening a week ago Sunday when Im positive that Mr. https://www.britannica.com/facts/Ray-Nitschke, 66 (Green Bay Packers, 19591972) 33 (Green Bay Packers, 1958). It wasnt just the All-Pro honors or the five championships that made Nitschke great. New inductees are encouraged to return every year to help maintain the Hall of Fames legacy. So, how much is Ray Nitschke worth at the age of 62 years old? He was a total family man. Of all the heroes that the Packers had in their glory years under Coach Vince Lombardi, which included five NFL championships and victories in Super Bowls I and II, Nitschke was probably the most popular. [29] The only other Lombardi-era player to have his number retired is quarterback Bart Starr, whose number 15 was retired in 1973. [22][23][24][25][26] 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. Every day until the season begins, well unveil new members of the list, with the No. While at Illinois, Nitschke smoked, drank heavily, and fought at the drop of a hat. Ray Nitschke was born in Elmwood Park, Illinois. pic.twitter.com/wy2S8g98pb, Packers Legend Jerry Kramer Worried for His Country When the Cowboys Were Named Americas Team. Ray Nitschke attended the University of Illinois. Every year, in a private space only Hall of Famers may enter, Nitschke presided on the first afternoon of induction weekend until his death in March 1998. Yet while Nitschke himself would protest the notion, he did rise above the room. CTE. In the game, Nitschke recovered two fumbles and deflected a pass that was intercepted. Also learn how He earned most of Ray Nitschke networth? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. On Fridays, we'd go out stocking hats and no pads. He didn't know who I was. Hall of fame middle linebacker for the Green Bay Packers who was named MVP of the 1962 NFL Championship Game and was a 1964 Pro Bowl selection. Nearly killed during a 1960 practice when a 25-foot photographers' tower fell on him in a windstorm, Nitschke continued practicing after changing helmets. We have estimated Heres a guy, after all these years, in an exhibition game. They couldnt wait until they saw No. "I can remember Nitschke breaking his arm, busting his knee up and playing a whole half without even saying anything," Wood said. We laughed about that comment. Nitschke was the anchor of the defense under head coach Vince Lombardi in the 1960's, leading the Packers to five NFL championships and victories in the first two Super Bowls. 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