The 1962 Packers almost had a perfect season. The Pack beat Detroit 9-7 in a key game at New City Stadium, but on Thanksgiving Day the Lions handed Green Bay a 26-14 loss at Tiger Stadium. Bart Starr was sacked 12 times for 110 yards in losses.
I think I read about that Lions game that Alex Karras let QB Plum have it after the game because Plum threw the late interception which set up the Packers winning field goal.
The Lions felt that the Pack got lucky in the first game (they did) and were really pointing toward that rematch. They killed GB on Thanksgiving, for sure.
Practically every show/game in black and white era most actors/players are dead. In 10 years or less, we will be down to basically children actors from those TV shows still alive.
According to both Steve and Ed Sabol of NFL films, this and the 1975 Oakland v. Pittsburgh AFC Championship game were the most violent, brutal and physical games he ever witnessed. The battle between Sam Huff and Jim Taylor in this game was unreal.
Many consider the '62 Packers one of, if not the, most domiant of all time. 5 HOF on defense. Gave up 10.8 ppg. The Packers' +267 point differential (points scored vs. points against) in 1962 is the best total of any NFL team in the 1960s. Fun fact: The Pack drafted Buck Buchanan in the 17th round in the 62 draft. Thank you for posting!
...."Packers panning for points....." still a few of those alliterative phrases being used, but not nearly as much as 5 or 10 years prior to this. In a few more years, the whole face of football videos would transform. This is one of the last of the old, classic football highlight videos.
I noticed there wasn't a lot of hoopla when scoring a touchdown, when making a first down, a lot less unsportsmanlike conduct on display by the players. I wonder why they were not acting like the animals I see today?
You're correct about all the points you make. The negative flip side of this era of NFL was the blatant spearing, piling on, late hits and head shots to the QBs that went on.
The highlights here proved to me at least that Elijah Pitts was a better runner than Hornung. Pitts was quicker and definitely a 1000 yard rusher by talent alone. Hornung was a great team player, blocking, receiving, rushing in the red zone, besides the threat to pass, he was versatile, probably our best comparison in the modern game is Taysom Hill, but Pitts appears to have been a talent who was largely untapped. I wonder what could have been had Hornung been a successful quarterback or if he played Tight End where he probably was more suited.
Can you imagine playing for a team that a mere 4 years earlier was by far the worst team and is now by far the best ever team ever in NFL history? It's called Lombardi Trophy for a reason. Vincent T Lombardi was a victim of racism throughout his career. When he finally got his chance? He did EVERYTHING he could to erase racism in the NFL. Vincent T Lombardi is by far the greatest coach the NFL has ever experienced. And he was a PACKER. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE GREEN BAY PACKERS BECAUSE WE ARE A LITTLE CITY KICKING ASS. AND? GB HAS LEAD THE WAY AGAINST RACISM.
It’s amazing how the game used to be played. After a score or a turnover they still just get up and walk back to the sideline. Not all this Rara chest pounding shit you gotta watch today.
I read that the Packers could have easily beat the Bears worse in the first contest but Lombardi made it a point to not put a 50 spot on George Halas, out of mutual respect.
I don't doubt that the NFL champion at this time would defeat the AFL champion, but to declare the NFL champion the world champion without an actual game between the respective champions is arrogant.
It was absolutely arrogant. And accurate. You could argue these 1962 Packers were the greatest team in NFL history. They would have boatraced the 1962 Dallas Texans. You’d have an argument with 1963 (Chargers vs Bears, who turned down a challenge game offered by San Diego) and 1964 (Bills vs Browns). But those Packers teams of the 60s were way better than any team in football, NFL or AFL. AFL players of that era flatly admit it.
Divided team? No. There were a few players, like Jimmy Taylor, who were not overly popular on the team. But they became like family. Lombardi united them, which is different than “kept them together”
Why does every U.S. sporting comp call their winners World Champions? Obviously the NFL champs are the best, particularly as nobody else plays the friggin sport. But no other teams in the comp. Americans might reflect on how this sounds arrogant, dumb and insular to everyone else.
Because they are World Champions. There was no other football team better. Just the same as , for example, champions of the big Go tournamemts in China and Korea are called World Champion.
I was 6 years old watching these games on TV with my Dad.
Good days indeed!
Yes, I would have been 6-years-old back in 1962 also, but I could have cared less about the Packers back then. Now, however, I live and die with them!
Thx for posting these old high light reels!
I drink Miller High Life and I'm a Packers fan. I endorse this video %100.
All my child hood Packer heros! And they still are today! GO PACK GO 🏈
The 1962 Packers almost had a perfect season. The Pack beat Detroit 9-7 in a key game at New City Stadium, but on Thanksgiving Day the Lions handed Green Bay
a 26-14 loss at Tiger Stadium. Bart Starr was sacked 12 times for 110 yards in losses.
I think I read about that Lions game that Alex Karras let QB Plum have it after the game because Plum threw the late interception which set up the Packers winning field goal.
I think that the defensive coach for Detroit Lions was Don Shula!
Yes! The next season he went on to be head coach of the Baltimore Colts.
The Lions felt that the Pack got lucky in the first game (they did) and were really pointing toward that rematch. They killed GB on Thanksgiving, for sure.
@@Mrm_Mario Don Shula was Detroit Lions Defensie Coordinator 1961-1962 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Shula
Thanks John ...... Terrific memories Here ........
It is sad to see how many of these players we have had to say goodbye to.
They are all just about gone or are going soon.
@@smilanesi98 They brought great entertainment to NFL fans.
Why such sadness? Make happy comments.
Well it was 62 years ago.. the youngest are in their mid 80s now.
Practically every show/game in black and white era most actors/players are dead. In 10 years or less, we will be down to basically children actors from those TV shows still alive.
Great video! Thanks for sharing
After the 9-7 win over the Lions, I remember reading Alex Karras threw his helmet at Milt Plum in the locker room after the game.
If you’ve read “Run to Daylight,” it chronicles the week of preparation for the first game against the Lions in the 1962 season.
Great book.
Yes! I've been meaning to dig my copy out of my storage unit & read it again!
Read it back in the 60s. Loved it.
Thank you so much for sharing these. I will be sending my brothers to your channel.
According to both Steve and Ed Sabol of NFL films, this and the 1975 Oakland v. Pittsburgh AFC Championship game were the most violent, brutal and physical games he ever witnessed. The battle between Sam Huff and Jim Taylor in this game was unreal.
Many consider the '62 Packers one of, if not the, most domiant of all time. 5 HOF on defense. Gave up 10.8 ppg. The Packers' +267 point differential (points scored vs. points against) in 1962 is the best total of any NFL team in the 1960s.
Fun fact: The Pack drafted Buck Buchanan in the 17th round in the 62 draft.
Thank you for posting!
And 6 HOF on offense!
@@James-ll3jb Dang! Of course I should have mentioned that. 👍
One of the great teams ,dang it!
Dowler and Jerry Kramer , a few others still around. Great to see them in their prime.
Adderley was so great. Blocked a FG and picked off a late 4th quarter pass to defeat the Lions 9-7.
Love your classic posts! Keep ‘em coming!
I was 17 years old when this season was played. At the time I didn't realize I live in an era where the game was more important than the players.
...."Packers panning for points....." still a few of those alliterative phrases being used, but not nearly as much as 5 or 10 years prior to this. In a few more years, the whole face of football videos would transform.
This is one of the last of the old, classic football highlight videos.
The offensive lines were much better during this period. Because they played together much longer then as opposed to today's players.
One word about this team. Devastating.
As I recall, back then the Packers played one home game every season in Milwaukee.
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I noticed there wasn't a lot of hoopla when scoring a touchdown, when making a first down, a lot less unsportsmanlike conduct on display by the players. I wonder why they were not acting like the animals I see today?
You're correct about all the points you make. The negative flip side of this era of NFL was the blatant spearing, piling on, late hits and head shots to the QBs that went on.
It’s a physical game, not meant for a bunch of flaming mambie-pambies!
Hornung, Taylor, Pitts, Moore, Gros. Lombardi had a plethora of backfield weapons.
A number of players are in the promised land Rest peace
That's our boys
The highlights here proved to me at least that Elijah Pitts was a better runner than Hornung.
Pitts was quicker and definitely a 1000 yard rusher by talent alone.
Hornung was a great team player, blocking, receiving, rushing in the red zone, besides the threat to pass, he was versatile, probably our best comparison in the modern game is Taysom Hill, but Pitts appears to have been a talent who was largely untapped.
I wonder what could have been had Hornung been a successful quarterback or if he played Tight End where he probably was more suited.
Can you imagine playing for a team that a mere 4 years earlier was by far the worst team and is now by far the best ever team ever in NFL history? It's called Lombardi Trophy for a reason. Vincent T Lombardi was a victim of racism throughout his career. When he finally got his chance? He did EVERYTHING he could to erase racism in the NFL. Vincent T Lombardi is by far the greatest coach the NFL has ever experienced. And he was a PACKER. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE GREEN BAY PACKERS BECAUSE WE ARE A LITTLE CITY KICKING ASS. AND? GB HAS LEAD THE WAY AGAINST RACISM.
Why would the Lions throw the ball when they had the lead?
It’s amazing how the game used to be played. After a score or a turnover they still just get up and walk back to the sideline. Not all this Rara chest pounding shit you gotta watch today.
Different era. Starr called his own plays, and players didn't do all the showboating so common nowadays.
Anybody know the name of the narrator of the game footage? I know the intro was by Chris Schenkel.
His name was Jim Leaming. He did these before NFL FILMS. Worked out of Philadelphia from 1954-71. Passed away around 1991.
Thanks for the answer. Now I know.
I read that the Packers could have easily beat the Bears worse in the first contest but Lombardi made it a point to not put a 50 spot on George Halas, out of mutual respect.
Halas was the only man Lombardi called "Coach."
Love to see the Packers punk the Bears, even if it's 62 years ago!
I was there. Froze my way through the whole game. The wind prevented YA from being able to throw good passes. GB WAS better Still not over it. 😂
To think , the Packers out scored the Bears 87-7 in their two games against each other . Think Lombardi wanted to rub Papa Bear Halas’ nose in it ???
Where butkus.
He didn't arrive until '65.
I don't doubt that the NFL champion at this time would defeat the AFL champion, but to declare the NFL champion the world champion without an actual game between the respective champions is arrogant.
It was absolutely arrogant. And accurate. You could argue these 1962 Packers were the greatest team in NFL history. They would have boatraced the 1962 Dallas Texans.
You’d have an argument with 1963 (Chargers vs Bears, who turned down a challenge game offered by San Diego) and 1964 (Bills vs Browns).
But those Packers teams of the 60s were way better than any team in football, NFL or AFL. AFL players of that era flatly admit it.
All u hear about is the 85 bears.
Why didn't they show the Thanksgiving Day Massacre?
Miller put out 3 films per season, the first half, the second half of the season and a recap of the year. This must be the first film of the series.
Probably because the game wasn't a highlight.
@@JIMOTOOLE1949 indeed…
Bears won the NFL title game a year later, beating Y. A. Tittle and the New York Giants.
buy they never invite other countries to play, how can one be World champs ? now soccer, theirs a World Cup game...deserving of the title World Champ
Packers were a divided team that Lombardi kept together.
Divided team? No. There were a few players, like Jimmy Taylor, who were not overly popular on the team. But they became like family. Lombardi united them, which is different than “kept them together”
Why does every U.S. sporting comp call their winners World Champions? Obviously the NFL champs are the best, particularly as nobody else plays the friggin sport. But no other teams in the comp. Americans might reflect on how this sounds arrogant, dumb and insular to everyone else.
Because they are World Champions. There was no other football team better. Just the same as , for example, champions of the big Go tournamemts in China and Korea are called World Champion.
“World champions” lol