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Profiling the Past

Profiling the Past

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

Al Harris never backed down from a challenge

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

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

'Prototypical left tackle' was best description of Chad Clifton

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

Smart, tenacious center carried a certain reputation in league circles

Frank Winters' career changed in Green Bay

Smart, tenacious center carried a certain reputation in league circles

Went from humble beginning to three-time Pro Bowler

Marco Rivera was classic example of self-made player

Went from humble beginning to three-time Pro Bowler

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As Packers' offense evolved, so did Dorsey Levens' career

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

William Henderson was 'the ultimate pro' at fullback

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

LeRoy Butler was true trailblazer on defense

Packers safety redefined the position in the 1990s

Football smarts produced countless highlights for Antonio Freeman

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

Draft sleeper Donald Driver had all the intangibles

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

Gilbert Brown became human blockade on Packers' championship front

Massive man was irreplaceable on stellar 1996 defensive line

Brooks shined in short but stellar stint as Packers' top receiver

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

Stenerud brought stability to shaky kicker position

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

Ruettgers took back seat to no one

Solid left tackle played part in Packers' return to prominence

Unlikely career path didn't matter with Murphy

Underrated safety played 12 years for Packers

Recognition was long time in coming for Mark Lee

Standout but unsung cornerback played 11 seasons for Packers

A model of consistency, Holland proved ahead of his time at inside LB

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

'The Rock' epitomized the toughness of linemen

McCarren anchored Packers up front for a decade

Marcol made waves as early soccer-style kicker

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

Lofton evoked memories of Hutson with his dominance

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

Greg Koch earned respect without the accolades

Strong offensive lineman was "born to drive block"

Ezra Johnson helped usher in a new wave of NFL pass rushers

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

Ken Ellis had knack for making big plays at right times

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

Undersized 'Mad Dog' Douglass never short on tenacity

Playmaking linebacker had athleticism to spare

A picture-perfect passer, Lynn Dickey had all the skills

Health issues still allow pondering of what might've been

Paul Coffman was a self-made success

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

Willie Buchanon was 'the cornerstone of all corners'

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

'Nobody wanted to tackle' John Brockington

Packers fullback made NFL history in his first three seasons

Fred Carr was athletic freak at linebacker

He never missed a game in 10 years with Packers

Gale Gillingham's goal was to intimidate and dominate

Offensive lineman had utmost respect from teammates, coaches and opponents

Caffey's physical gifts forced him onto the field

Lombardi-era linebacker would frustrate his coaches at times

Playing through pain earned Ken Bowman praise

Lombardi-era Packers center gutted it out in Super Bowl I

'Super Sub' Zeke Bratkowski succeeded in a pinch

Bart Starr's backup QB won his share of games for Lombardi's Packers

Marv Fleming played for two of the game's greatest coaches

Tight end was a member of six championship teams

Aldridge quickly earned Lombardi's trust

Steady defensive end was only rookie to start a season opener for the iconic coach

Dave Robinson won his battles against the best

All-around LB handled tight ends, shut down the run, made big plays

Elijah Pitts emerged from obscurity, proved his value

Lombardi-era running back was an unknown when drafted by Packers

In Lombardi's 'perfect 4-3,' Henry Jordan was 'key to it all'

Dominant defensive tackle was posthumously elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Ron Kostelnik among Lombardi's unsung performers

Defensive tackle lined up between two Hall of Famers

Willie Wood made an impression as a tackler

Undrafted safety was a two-way player in college

Fuzzy Thurston a 'guardian angel' on famous power sweep

Wisconsin native was acquired by Packers in a trade prior to Lombardi's first training camp

Consistency was Boyd Dowler's trademark

Big receiver from the Lombardi era was cut from a different cloth

At defensive back, Whittenton was supreme athlete

Elite corner shined in big games

Ray Nitschke was focal point of Packers' dominating defense

His name was synonymous with the middle linebacker position

Max McGee could make the 'impossible plays'

Big-play ability at his peak came before receiver's Super Bowl I heroics

Dan Currie was one of three untouchables on Lombardi's initial roster

Packers selected linebacker with their first pick in the best draft in franchise history

To Lombardi, Starr was 'smartest quarterback I ever saw'

Hall of Fame bios continue with Packers legendary QB

Gremminger went underappreciated as versatile DB for Lombardi

Sound, steady defender wasn't flashy but made his share of plays

Gary Knafelc did both dramatic and dirty work for Packers

Split end transitioned to tight end under Lombardi

Playing guard at 5-8, Tinsley was 'tough as a boot'

Packers' starter on '44 title team known as "ornery" player

Dick Wildung was tenacious two-way lineman

WWII vet earned tough-as-nails reputation

Earl "Bud" Svendsen was a big-game player

Former center left a legacy in his short time with the Packers

Andy Uram once held two prestigious team records

Back's open-field running and pass catching benefited Packers

Jim Ringo was perfect fit for Lombardi's offense

Even he didn't know where the trade story came from

Howie Ferguson's toughness was unsurpassed

Packers fullback preceded Jim Taylor and finished second in NFL in rushing in '55

Ted Fritsch was hero for Packers in '44 NFL title game

Undrafted Wisconsin native excelled as running back, kicker, linebacker

Bob Forte was 'full of fire' as two-way player

Team captain in early '50s was one of Packers' most popular players

Irv Comp exemplified one-platoon football for Packers

Wisconsin native completed and picked off his share of passes as team leader under Lambeau

'Gray Ghost of Gonzaga' was third rusher in NFL history to surpass 1,000 yards

Tony Canadeo's association with Packers lasted 55 years

John Martinkovic was three-time Pro Bowler in the lean years

Packers eventually traded him for a draft pick they used to select Ray Nitschke

Lombardi considered Bobby Dillon untouchable

All-pro safety held various team records for interceptions

Physically gifted, Tobin Rote was a 'gutsy' QB

Leader among rushing QBs never played on a winning team in Green Bay

Lombardi on Hornung: "The best all-around back ever"

The iconic coach also called him his "greatest player"

Jim Taylor played like a man possessed

Hall of Fame fullback rushed for 1,000 yards five straight seasons

When rosters were smaller, Fred Cone pulled double duty

Fullback/kicker led Packers in scoring six times and was second in rushing three times

Jerry Kramer built a profile like few others

"Profiling the Past" series begins with Packers' latest Canton inductee

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