Willie Davis Has Passed Away

[pbmax]

He was 85.

[Joemailman]

A eulogy of Davis' pro football life alone would include the following:

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981, following a 12-year NFL career: two with the Cleveland Browns, from 1958-59, and 10 with the Packers, from 1960-69.
First African-American captain in Packers history, starting in 1965 when Vince Lombardi appointed him to share the duties on defense with safety Hank Gremminger, who had lost his starting job in training camp. Davis became the sole defensive captain in 1966.
Starting defensive left end on all five of Lombardi's NFL championship teams.
One of three defensive ends on the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team.
Five time Pro Bowl choice. Five-time Associated Press All-Pro.
Played in 138 games for the Packers, never missing one over 10 seasons.
Inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1975.
Member of the Packers' board of directors from 1994 to 2005, and an emeritus member since. He was the second African-American member of the board.
Analyst on NFL games for NBC from 1970-75.
One of four candidates considered for the position of NFL commissioner in 1989 to replace Pete Rozelle.
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[Freak Out]

One of the best ever. RIP

[MadtownPacker]

RIP. The comments I have read here over the years about him make me wish I could have seen him play.

[QBME]

Big part of five World Championships.
RIP.