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 |