Lambeau Field at Half-Mast After Packers Legend Who Played Every Game of His First Six NFL Seasons Passes Away

The NFL is a tough league but every now and then, a star is born out of the forge. The NFL world has lost one such star, who redefined the way football is played. Lambeau Field has lost a happy memory that took them to their only NFC Central Division championship between 1967 and 1995. 

John Brockington, the legendary fullback for the Packers, has passed away at the age of 74. He was a beloved figure in the world of football, having played every single game of his first six seasons in the NFL. Brockington spent almost his entire NFL career in Wisconsin and attained a Hall of Fame status. The Fullback’s passing has covered the franchise and the larger football community with a layer of sadness.

John Brockington is no more 

Following the tragic passing of Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer John Brockington on Friday, March 31st, 2023 in San Diego, the franchise CEO Mark Murphy expressed his sadness and remembered his legacy at the franchise.

“The Packers family was saddened to hear about the passing of John. One of the great runners of his era, John was an exciting player to watch with his powerful running style. Fans enthusiastically welcomed John back to Lambeau Field over the years, fondly remembering the 1972 division championship as well as the bright spots he provided in the less-successful seasons,” 

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The Packers legend could not finish his career in Green Bay and instead did it with the Kansas City Chiefs. Brockington played for just seven seasons in the league but left a lasting impression on the fans. In doing so, he established himself as one of the most formidable fullbacks and runners of the ball.

A player who never missed a game 

The Packers picked up John Brockington out of Ohio State as the ninth overall pick of the 1971 draft. That was the start of a beautiful six-year journey in which Brockington never ever missed a game. In his rookie season alone, he ran for 1,105 yards. That was enough for him to earn the Offensive Rookie of the Year that season along with the All-Pro honors.

Brockington formed an integral part of the Packers offense that led them to the NFC Central Division title in 1972. That season, he ran a total of 1,848 yards with MacArthur Lane, doing 1,027 of it alone. In 1973, he became the first back in NFL history to have 1000+ yards seasons in each of his first three seasons.

Brockington never reached those highs again but still played every game in his first six seasons. He went to the Chiefs in 1977 and then said goodbye to the league.

The fans are saddened to lose such an iconic player. Brockington may have said goodbye to the world, but his legacy in the game will always live on.

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