Image Gallery of John Brockington

Image Gallery of John Brockington, Running Back for the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs, 1971-1977

The 1st-round pick of the Packers in 1971 out of Ohio State. Stayed in Green Bay until the beginning of the 1977 season when he left as the team's #2 All Time Leading rusher with 5024 yards, second only to Jim Taylor.
John Brockington, Packers Running Back

Green Bay running back John Brockington (#42) powers through the heart of the San Francisco defense in this 1972 contest between the Pack and 49ers. Brockington had a big game rushing for 133 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns in the 34-24 win at Milwaukee County Stadium. Also id'd above are 49er middle linebacker Frank Nunley (#57) and defensive end Cedric Hardman (#86). Other Packers along with Brockington are backfield mate MacArthur Lane (#36), tight end Pete Lammons (#86) & center Bill Lueck (#62)
John Brockington carries against the San Francisco 49ers defense in 1972

Early 1970s NFL - Packers runner John Brockington (#42) powers forward as Bears linebackers Dick Butkis (#51) and Doug Buffone (#55) wrap him up in an effort to bring him down. #18 of the Bears is safety Jerry Moore from Arkansas.
John Brockington is stopped by Doug Buffone & Dick Butkis

From the 1972 Packers win over Dallas. He rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown. He finished that season with 1027 yards, 8 touchdowns and a Pro Bowl appearence.
John Brockington of the 1972 Packers

The rookie carries against the New Orleans Saints defense in the 1971 game against the Saints at Milwaukee County Stadium. He rushed for 68 yards that day against a very stingy New Orleans defense. After finishing his first season in the NFL with 1105 yards (best in the NFC and second in the NFL after Floyd Little of Denver) Brockington was named Offensive Rookie of the Year and was named to the 1971 All-Pro Team.
1971 John Brockington against New Orleans Saints

The first Round Draft pick of the Packers in 1971, he made the All-Pro Team his rookie year in 1971 and was named to 3 Pro Bowls his first 3 years in the league - 1971, 1972 and 1973. He finished his 6 year career in Green Bay with over 5000 yards rushing and 29 rushing touchdowns.
Packers Running Back John Brockington

With his 1105 yards as a rookie in 1971, the Packers fullback was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He is also the first NFL running back to have 1000 yard seasons in their first 3 years in the League.
John Brockington

Packer backfield of the mid-70s. John Brockington (#42) leads fellow team mate McArthur Lane (#36).
John Brockington blocks for Mcarthur Lane

1974 Green Bay Packers - Pro Bowler John Brockington picks up yardage with tight end Rich McGeorge out in front blocking. In 1974 Brockington had 883 yards on the ground while McGeorge had 30 catches for the season.
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First Round Draft Pick of Green Bay in 1971 from Ohio State he played 7 seasons in the NFL. His accomplishments include Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1971, All-Pro Team and 3-Time Pro Bowler. He finished his last season with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1977. When he retired after 7 seasons he had 5185 yards and 30 touchdowns.
John Brockington Green Bay Packers