Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
1966

Green Bay Packers

"You knew exactly what they were gonna do. They'd just tell you." - Dave Wilcox
Chris Russo
by Chris Russo

The 1966 Green Bay Packers went 12-2 during the regular season and became the first team to win a Super Bowl, defeating the AFL's Chiefs, 35-10. Packers QB Bart Starr threw 14 touchdowns with just 3 interceptions and was named regular season and Super Bowl MVP. But Green Bay’s biggest strength was its defense, which allowed a league-low 11.6 points per game and was filled with future Hall of Famers. They included defensive end Willie Davis, linebackers Dave Robinson and Ray Nitschke, cornerback Herb Adderley, safety Willie Wood, and defensive lineman Henry Jordan. Along with the Hall of Famer Starr, the Packer offense got All-Pro seasons from Hall of Fame linemen Forrest Gregg and Jerry Kramer. Hall of Fame halfback Paul Hornung, who was in his final NFL season, scored five TDs. On New Year's Day 1967, these Vince Lombardi-coached Packers – who were winners of the NFL Western division – beat the East champion Cowboys, 34-27 to capture the NFL crown and earn a berth in the first Super Bowl.

Chris Russo
Chris
Russo
Chris Russo, nicknamed “Mad Dog,” is a sports radio talk host who grew up in Syosset, Long Island. From 1989 to 2008 he co-hosted the popular show “Mike and the Mad Dog” on WFAN with Mike Francesa. Since then, he has hosted “Mad Dog Unleashed,” a daily show on Mad Dog Sports Radio, a Sirius XM station.
Place of Birth:
Syosset, NY