Cliff Christl Profile

The ranks thin, the system becomes outdated, a dynasty dies

Star-studded backfields from Arnie Herber & Clarke Hinkle to Cecil Isbell & Larry Craig

Verne Lewellen, Red Dunn led second greatest run in Packers history

Quarterback Charlie Mathys stood out as a field general and receiver

Why weren't the Packers compensated when Vince Lombardi left?

Was the team ever close to becoming the Milwaukee Packers?

The marriage proved to be a lifeline

NFL Throwback videos include alarming number of mistakes

Plus Ron Wolf's interest in Deion Sanders, Eric Dickerson

Kaye's scouting career covered roughly 30 years

Could extinguishing the "Curse of No. 5" yield more Super Bowl trophies?

The 1940 draft was held in a hotel ballroom in Milwaukee

Packers teammate Cecil Isbell was paid more

Think of the name more like the "Bronx Bombers"

Even if Packers don't, Tunnell's story is one of the most compelling in team history and should be kept alive

Part of blockbuster Tobin Rote deal

Vince Lombardi and Jack Vainisi's only No. 1 pick

Lombardi said Paul Hornung was his greatest; Who's to argue?

Verne Lewellen beats out Clarke Hinkle and Don Hutson

Three-time Pro Bowl fullback died at 74 on Friday 

A GM cut from the cloth of Ron Wolf, Ted Thompson, and Brian Gutekunst would have helped

Man-to-man coverage master took on opponents' top targets on his terms

Was Bud Grant Wisconsin's best-ever prep athlete?

In honor of Women's History Month

But as an LA Rams scout, not for his Packers ties or Wisconsin roots

Is the bogus Forrest Gregg quote the reason?

The story behind a 1962 payoff to the Dallas Texans

 It cooled overnight after tampering charge was threatened 

Technical master in pass protection overcame devastating injury, selected to two Pro Bowls

Smart, tenacious center carried a certain reputation in league circles

Went from humble beginning to three-time Pro Bowler

He caught several memorable game-winning TD passes

Originally a fullback, he became an all-around producer from the backfield

Drafted by Green Bay in 13th round in 1961 from Philander Smith College

Three Packers RBs combined for nine 1,000-yard seasons with him as lead blocker

In short, scheduling in the early '20s; other reasons include Packers not having money to finish '27 season

Was acquired by Green Bay for huge package of draft picks in 1974 trade

Packers safety redefined the position in the 1990s

Two of them rank among the most memorable pass receptions in Packers history

Fourth-round draft pick played on Green Bay's '62 title team as a rookie

Worked for 18½ years under four Green Bay head coaches

Franchise's all-time leading receiver was Packers'  last pick in last round in '99

Green Bay's seventh-round draft pick in 1981 played in 25 games over two seasons 

Played in 69 games from 1997-2002

With a history lesson on Curly Lambeau's Notre Dame Box

Massive man was irreplaceable on stellar 1996 defensive line

The Green Bay Press-Gazette coined the name

Is he still a worthy contributor candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

After record-setting '95 season, injuries interrupted his career and forced early retirement

Packers struggled for years to find anyone reliable before Hall of Famer stepped in

Solid left tackle played part in Packers' return to prominence

Underrated safety played 12 years for Packers

Standout but unsung cornerback played 11 seasons for Packers

Neck injury ended impressive career at age 29 after just seven seasons

McCarren anchored Packers up front for a decade

Waiver claim played in nine games for Green Bay in 1987

First of his kind for Packers took league by storm in '72

He stacks up against the all-time greats, past and present

Strong offensive lineman was "born to drive block"

Undersized rusher was Packers' only Pro Bowl defensive end between Willie Davis and Reggie White

Defensive back and return man starred for early '70s Packers

Playmaking linebacker had athleticism to spare

Health issues still allow pondering of what might've been

Former undrafted free agent made three Pro Bowl appearances with the Packers

Injuries altered what might've been a truly singular career for Packers' 1972 first-round pick

Packers fullback made NFL history in his first three seasons

Free agent played 11 games for Green Bay in 1987

Member of team's Hall of Fame and fan favorite played fullback and kicker in Green Bay from 1951-57

A quick glance at highlights from the final chapter of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 10 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 9 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 8 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 7 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 6 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 5 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 4 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 2 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

A quick glance at some Chapter 1 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

What Packers from Super Bowls I & II are still living?

Yes, a Bart Starr-for-Don Meredith deal was in the works