The Green Bay Packers, one of the most successful franchises in NFL history, have an illustrious legacy of Super Bowl wins and legendary players. Along with their four Super Bowl titles, the Packers have also won nine NFL Championships, making them one of seven franchises to hold at least four NFL titles. This rich history has seen numerous NFL greats and 34 Hall of Famers represent the team.
Reggie White and Jim Taylor are two such important players, ranking 10th and 9th respectively in the top 10 greatest Packers of all time. White terrorised offenses during his stint at Green Bay, garnering around 11.4 sacks per season and contributing towards the team’s Super Bowl XXXI win. Taylor was one of the most dynamic forces in the Packers offence in the 1960s, leading the NFL in yards in 1962, rushing touchdowns in 1961 and 1962, and accumulating 1,000-plus yards for five consecutive seasons.
At 8th and 7th positions, Willie Wood and Herb Adderley shored up the defensive line with impressive careers. Wood was a consistent performer on the Packers defense, with five interceptions in 1961 and a leading nine in 1962. Adderley was a five-time All-Pro and averaged four interceptions per season over his nine-year tenure with the Packers, further enhancing his legacy by scoring from seven of those interceptions.
At numbers 6 and 5 are Ray Nitschke and Brett Favre. Nitschke defined his era as one of the best linebackers in Packers history, playing a pivotal role in five of the team’s Championships and recovering 23 fumbles. Favre, after his move from the Falcons in 1991, led the team to a Super Bowl XXXI win and leads the franchise with 61,655 passing yards.
Occupying spots 4 and 3 are Forrest Gregg and Aaron Rodgers. Gregg, a dependable offensive lineman and nine-time Pro Bowler, was an important part of five Green Bay Championship wins. Rodgers, who sat behind Favre for three years, cemented his status as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL during his stint with the Packers, amassing four NFL MVPs, ten Pro Bowl honours, and a Super Bowl XLV win.
Don Hutson and Bart Starr claim the top spots. Hutson led the NFL in receiving yards seven times and receiving touchdowns nine times, and played an integral part in three Championship wins. Starr, the undoubted leader during the Packers’ greatest era, was the driving force behind five Championships, with a Hall of Fame induction in 1977. He went 94-57-6 in the regular season, a testament to his talent and leadership. Honourable mentions to Henry Jordan, LeRoy Butler, Donald Driver, Paul Hornung, Jerry Kramer, and Willie Davis for their contribution to the team.
