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Ray Nitschke: The Heart of 66 | Green Bay Packers News
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- Sep 11, 2026
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- 105
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Ray Nitschke, the undisputed legend of Green Bay Packers number 66, was a ferocious middle linebacker who dominated the NFL from 1958 to 1972, winning five championships including the first two Super Bowls. Drafted by the Packers despite wanting to play for Chicago, he became their defensive cornerstone, earning MVP honors in the 1962 title game and leading the team with 25 interceptions. His relentless toughness, leadership, and five titles cemented his legacy as one of football’s greatest linebackers — even though he battled the Bears on the field, his heart belonged to Green Bay forever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/620bf13d3a051112