Pro Football Hall of Famer and 5-time champion Willie Davis has passed away at age 85, the Hall announced Wednesday.
has passed away at age 85, the Hall announced Wednesday.-- quickly blossomed into one of the best defensive ends in the league after the Cleveland Browns traded him to the Packers in 1960.
“It is with great sadness the entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Willie Davis," Hall CEO"Willie’s extraordinary athleticism was an undeniable factor in Green Bay’s winning tradition of the 1960s under Coach Lombardi. He helped the Packers through an unprecedented championship run and to two Super Bowl victories."
Davis racked up 5 First Team All-Pro selections, made the Pro Bowl 5 times, and was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981. "Willie was a man of true character on and off the field. The Hall of Fame will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration to future generations.”
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