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Willie Davis

Willie Davis (1934–2020), Green Bay Packers legendary defensive end

by Kirk Fox

Willie Davis was the Hall of Fame defensive end for the legendary 1960s Green Bay Packers team that won the first two Super Bowls.   

  • Died: Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (Who else died on April 15?) 
  • Details of Death: Died at the age of 85.   
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NFL Career

Davis started his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns but he thrived after being traded to Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers in 1960. The five-time Pro Bowl defensive end helped lead the Packers to victory in the first two Super Bowls. He also won three NFL Championships with the Pack before the Super Bowl. A great athlete who played before quarterback sacks were a statistic, it has been estimated that he had well over 100 sacks.  

Full Obituary: New York Times

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