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NITSCHKE, Ray (mond) Ernest (b. 29 December 1936 in Elmwood Park, Illinois; d. 8 March 1998 in Venice, Florida), key defensive player for the Green Bay Packers whose aggressive on-field persona belied a sensitive and caring off-field personality. He overcame a troubled youth to become an inductee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Mar 8, 1998 · Born Raymond Ernest Nitschke, he attended Proviso East High School (Illinois) and played collegiate football at the University of Illinois. He was selected by the Packers during the 3rd round (36th overall pick) of the 1958 NFL Draft and appeared in 190 regular season games.
Ray Nitschke (December 29, 1936 – March 8, 1998) was a professional American football middle linebacker who spent his entire 16-year National Football League (NFL) career with the Green Bay Packers. A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he was the anchor of the defense for head coach Vince Lombardi in the 1960s, leading the Packers to five NFL championships and victories in the first ...
Sep 13, 2000 · Ray Nitschke, according to Hall of Fame quarterback and former teammate Bart Starr, was "a classic example of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Off the field, he was a thoughtful, caring person.
Ray Nitschke. Raymond Ernest Nitschke was a middle linebacker that spent his entire 15-year career with the Green Bay Packers. Nitschke was the anchor of the defense under head coach Vince Lombardi in the 1960’s, leading the Packers to five NFL championships and victories in the first two Super Bowls.
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