CARD: Action Packed Whizzer White Award 1991
ACQUIRED: 2023, EBay

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

• Played both ways at Grambling University- at OT and DE.
• Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1956 NFL Draft.
• Due to military commitments, did not see the field until 1958.
• Traded to Green Bay in 1960 and played exclusively at DE.
• A significant contributor to the Packers defensive dominance during the 60s.
• Never missed a game during his ten seasons with the Packers.
• Captained Green Bay to 5 NFL Championships and 2 Super Bowl wins.
• Sacks and tackles were not officially tracked statistics, but unofficially Willie has been credited with in excess of 125 sacks, including 25 in one season.
• Retired after the 1969 season.
• Dabbled in color commentary and was president of a series of radio stations.
• Served as a director on the ’84 US Olympic Committee.

ACCOLADES:

• Pro Football Hall of Fame 1981
• Byron Whizzer White Award 1969
• NAACCP Man of the Year Award 1978
• Willie Davis Day 12/21/1969
• All Pro 1962-’67
• Pro Bowl 1963-’67
• Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
• NFL All 1960’s Team

NOTES:

Willie Davis is frequently confused with the WR by the same name and vice versa. Since Davis passed away, I didn’t hold out much hope getting him on anything. The Packer legend remains in demand even after passing and I had a quick and protracted fight with another EBay buyer to get this one off their hands.

EPITAPH:

4/15/20- Willie passed away peacefully at Santa Monica Hospital due to kidney failure at the age of 85.

TAC	SAC	FUM	INT	YDS	AVG	TD	LG
N/a	N/a	22	2	21	10.5