Rookie John Brockington picks up yardage against the Rams defense in 1971. #72 is Packer tackle Dick Himes of Ohio State and it looks like Donny Anderson at the right.
John Brockington carries against the Rams in 1971 with Dick Himes blocking
Packers veteran lineman Gale Gillingham gets out in front of running back John Brockington around 1973. Brockington, a 1st-round pick out of Ohio State in 1971, began his NFL career with 3 consecutive 1000 yard plus rushing seasons.
Gale Gillingham blocking for John Brockington, Green Bay Packers, 1973
John Brockington still ranks #4 on the Packers All Time Rushing list with 5024 yards. That's 6 foot 8 Bill Hayhoe from USC behind him in the picture.
John Brockington and Bill Hayhoe, Green Bay Packers
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
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
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
The former Ohio State runner picks up yardage against the Cincinnati Bengals defense.
John Brockington Green Bay Packers against Cincinnati Bengals
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.
John Brockington and Rich McGeorge in 1974
