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Former Packers guard Ed Blaine dies at 86

Played as rookie on Lombardi’s 1962 title team

Apr 09, 2026 at 04:10 PM

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Cliff Christl

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Ed Blaine, a guard drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round in 1962, died March 22, 2026, in St. Louis following a short illness. Blaine was 86.

Blaine appeared in 14 games in 1962, as the Packers won their second straight NFL championship under coach Vince Lombardi. Blaine was the third guard behind Jerry Kramer and Fuzzy Thurston.

Blaine was traded to Philadelphia in early September 1963, for what turned out to be a fourth-round draft pick. Blaine played four years for the Eagles, starting all 56 games at left guard over that span.

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