Davis, Willie (DL) (1934-2020)

Action Packed Whizzer White Award 1991, #2

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.

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