Hall of Famers

Mike Michalske - Class of 1964

Originally a member of the New York Yankees football team (1927-28), August "Mike" Michalske arrived in Green Bay in 1929 for the first of what would be nine seasons with the team.

A fullback during his Penn State career, the 6-foot, 210-pound Michalske became the first great offensive guard of pro football, known for his combination of speed, agility and power.

The first guard inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Michalske was a key blocker in the Packers' championship seasons of 1929, 1930 and 1931, opening holes for the likes of Johnny (Blood) McNally and Bob Monnett.

Michalske also played on the defensive line and was dubbed "Iron Mike" because despite playing 60 minutes a game, he missed only nine of 104 games during his Packers tenure, five of them in his final season.

A two-time consensus All-Pro, Michalske won All-NFL honors in 1931 and 1935.

Michalske wore nine uniform numbers over his Packers career, the most by any one player in team history: 19 (1932), 24 (1934), 28 (1931), 30 (1932), 31 (1933), 33 (1935), 36 (1929-30, 37), 40 (1935) and 63 (1934).

Following his Packers career, Michalske got into coaching, including a head coaching stint at Iowa State (1942-46).

August Mike Michalske, born April 24, 1903, in Cleveland, Ohio, died October 26, 1983, at the age of 80.

Michalske's Career Stats courtesy of Elias Sports Bureau: