From what I know about Ray Nitschke I would call him a respectful caring man. As a father of adopted children he was always described as a good father. My mothers uncle built and owned the Bay Motel and restaurant in Green Bay. Most of my mothers family lived there and we visited and came for weddings or funerals. In about 1965 my father and mother were out to dinner with Uncle Joe and his wife. While they were eating a man and his wife came up to the table. My father recalls that the man said something like, "I'm sorry to bother you during dinner Mr. Loch, but I wanted to say hello." My dad was a bit surprised, because the guy was Ray Nitschke. Of course Green Bay was a small place then, but what shocked my dad was how he called my moms uncle Mr. Loch and how downright respectful of his elders he was. Uncle Joe told my folks that he was always that way. I guess in today's day and age it's hard to understand a town of 35,000 people having an NFL team with big time players walking around and interacting with everybody everyday.
Wow George! Thanks for the comment, a fantastic insight! That’s what we hear also from anyone who spoke with him. He always had time for fans and would stand and talk all day. Such a fantastic success story from such humble and troubled beginnings.
I don't remember the exact year (around '73?) our St. Cecelia's 8th grade basketball team in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin won our conference. I believe that we also took 4th place in the Bishop's tournament that year. As a celebration, our Coach John Van Wie (RIP) arranged to have Ray Nitschke (RIP) speak at our end of year basketball banquet. Ray was a walking contradiction - first impression was that he was the most terrifying person I'd ever seen, but when he spoke it was clear that he was a humble, kind, and giving person. So terrifying that I was too afraid to ask for an autograph. He was obviously very different when in and out of uniform. He spoke of the Packers, his love for the game, his personal life, and the love for his wife and children. He'd gone from a very angry young man to channeling his emotions in football. He shook hands with us all at the end and I remember that his hands were huge! Ray will always be one of my favorite Packers. More importantly, the speech and time he spent with us has inspired me tremendously throughout my life. The fact that he came from Chicago to play for the Packers made him even more special to me. :)
Got to talk with Ray nitschke in my hometown spartanburg sc. He signed a picture of himself , inhis rookie season standing beside Vince Lombardi, asked him did he remember this ,he wasn't sure, he was pleasant to talk to! Him and butkus were the best, and would b the best today if they were playing.
Nice piece of work on a former Packer icon. It is important for Packers fans to know the history of our team and learn about our great players of the past. (Players that most people today never saw play.) The Packers are the most unique NFL Franchise with a strong tradition and long held commitment to winning and doing things the right way. All Packers fans should take the time to learn about the history of the Packers and our players from the past. It will be an enjoyable learning experience. If anyone is interested in a good book about the Packers, I recommend “The Packers Way” by Ron Wolfe - who by the way was the Packers General Manager that re-established the Packers winning tradition in the early 1990’s; he brought in Brett Favre and Reggie White in addition to many other excellent players for the Packers; he was one of the best GM’s in Packers history and in the NFL.
I just found this. We should talk. I met Ray in 1970 via a direct phone call to his home number which was listed in the Green Bay phone book. We talked often for (2.5) years with Ray’s encouragement, no less! We finally met in person at a book signing in my hometown near Chicago in 1973, and would get together at least once a year thereafter for the rest of his life. We were as close as father and son. My own father chuckled, saying that, “John, you and Ray were a Mutual Admiration Society for 30 years!”
My mother graduated high school in 1965. Ray Nitschke fitted her for her high school class ring. Yes, that was one of his side-jobs.. Wild. (Great vid. Thanks, mate.)
I had the privilege of meeting Ray Nitschke several times. He let me wear his Superbowl Ring once. I was so blown away by this gesture. I think it was Superbowl I but it might have been Superbowl II? I was in such shock. I still can't remember. ... He pulled it right off of his finger and insisted that I try it on... One of the greatest experiences of my entire life!!!!
Nitschke was the Greatest Middle Linebacker I ever saw , that is until Dick Butkus entered the NFL and claimed that title . But it was Nitschke’s number 66 that I wore when I was playing ball . I always tried to emulate Ray’s playing style play hard , play smart and play clean . He will always be one of my heroes and I’m 68 years old . Guess you’re never too old to have a hero .
Jerry Kramer recounts that at the team's 25th anniversary reunion party, someone asked Nitschke if anyone ever hit hardetr than he did. Ray answered: "Yeah! Butkus".
I met ray as a young kid and talked to me about football I still have his autograph we talked for a long time he was a great guy I wore his number 66 and was a big inspiration to me playing football
The picture you have up for Jerry Kramer is wrong. I'm not sure but I think the picture you put up was of Gary Knafelc, who was a back-up wide receiver in the Lombardi years. Ray Nitschke was the sort of player I always wanted to be when I was growing up in Green Bay but didn't have the talent or drive. He and Jim Taylor were my heroes. both were tough players. If you gave them access to the same training that players had in subsequent generations or even today, I take them both without question. Some people think Butkus was better. Butkus was a great player, one of the best, no question about it. But he was dirty. He was still trying to twist and hurt players after they were down. Nitschke was as tough as nails during the play but I never saw him do anything dirty. God bless him. He was a great player, a great human being, and he came to be a follower of Jesus.
Its nice to know for some people he was the best linebacker in NFL history. Hes already done this and he wont do it again without Taylor paying for it. He may not care to do this ever again. He may required back surgery. He may instead completely Uncle Hebb not our uncle.
If the Packers don't play hurry up offence on 1st 2nd or 3rd possessions in their 1st half of all or any playoff games, they will lose! There is no urgency, notice the offense line moves like turtles when they approach the line of scrimmage. Start fast score fast get them lard assess. Matt better not have Love throw bombs on 3rd down. Play smart and keep the drives going with short passes that are better percentage gains. I'm sick of the bad playing calling & I'm sick of him wasting red flag challenges. Have Love PLAY under center more often when he backs up move back faster & a little farther. I noticed he has better vision on his receivers. What ever happen to play action!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From what I know about Ray Nitschke I would call him a respectful caring man. As a father of adopted children he was always described as a good father.
My mothers uncle built and owned the Bay Motel and restaurant in Green Bay. Most of my mothers family lived there and we visited and came for weddings or funerals. In about 1965 my father and mother were out to dinner with Uncle Joe and his wife. While they were eating a man and his wife came up to the table. My father recalls that the man said something like, "I'm sorry to bother you during dinner Mr. Loch, but I wanted to say hello."
My dad was a bit surprised, because the guy was Ray Nitschke. Of course Green Bay was a small place then, but what shocked my dad was how he called my moms uncle Mr. Loch and how downright respectful of his elders he was. Uncle Joe told my folks that he was always that way.
I guess in today's day and age it's hard to understand a town of 35,000 people having an NFL team with big time players walking around and interacting with everybody everyday.
Wow George! Thanks for the comment, a fantastic insight! That’s what we hear also from anyone who spoke with him. He always had time for fans and would stand and talk all day. Such a fantastic success story from such humble and troubled beginnings.
I don't remember the exact year (around '73?) our St. Cecelia's 8th grade basketball team in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin won our conference. I believe that we also took 4th place in the Bishop's tournament that year. As a celebration, our Coach John Van Wie (RIP) arranged to have Ray Nitschke (RIP) speak at our end of year basketball banquet. Ray was a walking contradiction - first impression was that he was the most terrifying person I'd ever seen, but when he spoke it was clear that he was a humble, kind, and giving person. So terrifying that I was too afraid to ask for an autograph. He was obviously very different when in and out of uniform. He spoke of the Packers, his love for the game, his personal life, and the love for his wife and children. He'd gone from a very angry young man to channeling his emotions in football. He shook hands with us all at the end and I remember that his hands were huge! Ray will always be one of my favorite Packers. More importantly, the speech and time he spent with us has inspired me tremendously throughout my life. The fact that he came from Chicago to play for the Packers made him even more special to me. :)
Got to talk with Ray nitschke in my hometown spartanburg sc. He signed a picture of himself , inhis rookie season standing beside Vince Lombardi, asked him did he remember this ,he wasn't sure, he was pleasant to talk to! Him and butkus were the best, and would b the best today if they were playing.
Could you imagine #66 and #51 backing a line together on the same D ! And both All Americans out of the Univ of Illinois !
Nice piece of work on a former Packer icon. It is important for Packers fans to know the history of our team and learn about our great players of the past. (Players that most people today never saw play.) The Packers are the most unique NFL Franchise with a strong tradition and long held commitment to winning and doing things the right way. All Packers fans should take the time to learn about the history of the Packers and our players from the past. It will be an enjoyable learning experience.
If anyone is interested in a good book about the Packers, I recommend “The Packers Way” by Ron Wolfe - who by the way was the Packers General Manager that re-established the Packers winning tradition in the early 1990’s; he brought in Brett Favre and Reggie White in addition to many other excellent players for the Packers; he was one of the best GM’s in Packers history and in the NFL.
❤ still miss Ray. He was a great player and good man!! No words to describe how special player he was.
I just found this. We should talk. I met Ray in 1970 via a direct phone call to his home number which was listed in the Green Bay phone book. We talked often for (2.5) years with Ray’s encouragement, no less!
We finally met in person at a book signing in my hometown near Chicago in 1973, and would get together at least once a year thereafter for the rest of his life. We were as close as father and son. My own father chuckled, saying that, “John, you and Ray were a Mutual Admiration Society for 30 years!”
My mother graduated high school in 1965. Ray Nitschke fitted her for her high school class ring. Yes, that was one of his side-jobs.. Wild. (Great vid. Thanks, mate.)
These are awesome. Especially for newer packers fans. Even when you know everything lol. keep them up
Really enjoyed this! Very well put together. Glad to have discovered this channel especially during offseason!
I had the privilege of meeting Ray Nitschke several times. He let me wear his Superbowl Ring once. I was so blown away by this gesture. I think it was Superbowl I but it might have been Superbowl II? I was in such shock. I still can't remember. ... He pulled it right off of his finger and insisted that I try it on...
One of the greatest experiences of my entire life!!!!
Very nice tribute to one of my boyhood heroes
Thanks for watching and the nice comment Dave! 💚💛
Nitschke was the Greatest Middle Linebacker I ever saw , that is until Dick Butkus entered the NFL and claimed that title .
But it was Nitschke’s number 66 that I wore when I was playing ball . I always tried to emulate Ray’s playing style play hard , play smart and play clean .
He will always be one of my heroes and I’m 68 years old . Guess you’re never too old to have a hero .
Jerry Kramer recounts that at the team's 25th anniversary reunion party, someone asked Nitschke if anyone ever hit hardetr than he did. Ray answered: "Yeah! Butkus".
@@Hespeakstruth Take it up with Kramer. He said it.
@@Hespeakstruth Then you win. There's no way I can match your wit and knowledge. Your reasoning is just too smart for me.
I met ray as a young kid and talked to me about football I still have his autograph we talked for a long time he was a great guy I wore his number 66 and was a big inspiration to me playing football
He sounded like such a great guy, so much time for fans! Would have loved to have met him!
Keep them coming
Used to watch Packers with my father, he’d always say “Don’t worry Nitschke will get him”.
Have you read "Mean on Sunday " autobiography of Ray Nitschke, if not you should.
The picture you have up for Jerry Kramer is wrong. I'm not sure but I think the picture you put up was of Gary Knafelc, who was a back-up wide receiver in the Lombardi years.
Ray Nitschke was the sort of player I always wanted to be when I was growing up in Green Bay but didn't have the talent or drive. He and Jim Taylor were my heroes. both were tough players. If you gave them access to the same training that players had in subsequent generations or even today, I take them both without question. Some people think Butkus was better. Butkus was a great player, one of the best, no question about it. But he was dirty. He was still trying to twist and hurt players after they were down. Nitschke was as tough as nails during the play but I never saw him do anything dirty. God bless him. He was a great player, a great human being, and he came to be a follower of Jesus.
Anyone we speak to who met him says the same, an absolute gentleman who had time for everyone! A true Green Bay legend!
Yes, that is not Jerry Kramer that is shown.
Ray would fight at the drop of a hat.
My brother fit Rays super bowl ring on 3 of his fingers.
that was not Jerry Kramer. but thanks anyway
I played 14 seasons in uniform he played 15.
Its nice to know for some people he was the best linebacker in NFL history. Hes already done this and he wont do it again without Taylor paying for it. He may not care to do this ever again. He may required back surgery. He may instead completely Uncle Hebb not our uncle.
He got full scholarships I got sung lawyers. He played basketball I dont care for it. I did box.
Nischci would kicked buski ass.
We all had fake daddys. Now we meet anyway.
Died in Florida is not good. Move will be made not to repeat.
Im more handsome than that.
If the Packers don't play hurry up offence on 1st 2nd or 3rd possessions in their 1st half of all or any playoff games, they will lose! There is no urgency, notice the offense line moves like turtles when they approach the line of scrimmage. Start fast score fast get them lard assess. Matt better not have Love throw bombs on 3rd down. Play smart and keep the drives going with short passes that are better percentage gains. I'm sick of the bad playing calling & I'm sick of him wasting red flag challenges. Have Love PLAY under center more often when he backs up move back faster & a little farther. I noticed he has better vision on his receivers. What ever happen to play action!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!