The Green Bay Packers began the 1960s decade with a Western Conference Title and a trip to the NFL Title game against the Eagles.
Here quarterback Bart Starr turns to handoff to Paul Hornung. In 1960 Starr would be named to the Pro Bowl while Hornung would make the Pro Bowl and All Pro while setting a new NFL record of 176 points scored.
Bart Starr, the legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback in action. Played from 1956 to 1971 leading the Pack to 94 regular season wins, 9 Post Season wins, 5 NFL Titles and 2 Super Bowl Victories.
A classic NFL photo of Bart Starr in the 1962 NFL Championship dropping back behind an effective Packers Offensive Line blocking against the Giants’ defense. The Packers won 16-7.
Players shown here are - Packers offense Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Forrest Gregg, Jerry Kramer, Jim Ringo and Bob Skoronski (Fuzzy Thurston is probably in there too). The Giants front 4, Jim Katcavage, Dick Modzelewski, Rosey Grier and Andy Robustelli.
Bart Starr's is in a bit of a situation as Vikings great Jim Marshall, along with veteran Jim Prestel bring the heat.
Chiefs Super Star Buck Buchanan gives the Packer Fuzzy Thurston and the Packers O-Line all they can handle in his push to get the Packer Quarterback Bart Starr in Super Bowl I.
In addition to being an All Pro calibre blocker, Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer, at times handled the kicking duties. In 1962 he scored 65 points, in 1963, 91 and in 1968, 21. With Bart Starr holding. here he kicks against Andy Robustelli (#81) and Tom Scott (#82) of the Giants.
Vince Lombardi, head coach of the 1961 NFL Champion Green Bay Packers, stands on the Packers sideline flanked by Hall of Famers Bart Starr and Jim Taylor. The Packers posted an 11-3 record that season and dominated the New York Giants, representatives of the NFL Eastern Conference, 37-0 in the championship game.
Packers quarterback Bart Starr on the run with Big Doug Atkins applying some pressure.
Packer Bart Starr can't get away from the clutches of Lions great Joe Schmidt in this early 1960s action.
Quarterbacked the Packers to 104 Regular and Post Season victories and 5 NFL Championships.
A page from a 1961 NFL Game Program featuring some of the stars of the Green Bay Packers.
Bart Starr is smothered under by the the Dallas Cowboys defense during the 1967 NFL Championship game. Played in -13 degree temperature Starr was sacked 8 times by the Dallas defense but still managed to throw for 191 yards, 2 touchdowns and ran in the winning score on a 1-yard plunge. The Cowboys here are, left to right - Willie Townes (#71), Lee Roy Jordan (#55), Bob Lilly (#71) & Dave Edwards (#52)
While Packers Jerry Kramer was known as one of the league's best offensive lineman during his playing days, he also handled the kicking duties at times. Had 177 points on 29 field goals and 90 xtra-points.
Someone is getting the best of Merlin Olsen as he gets sealed off while Packer Bart Starr slips around. The Packer behind Starr looks like Bob Skoronski.
Forrest Gregg can only look on hopelessly as his quarterback Bart Starr is surrounded by a pack of Lions. Alex Karras, Roger Brown and Darris McCord close in on Starr during the "Thanksgiving Day Massacre" of 1962 when the Lions handed the Packers their sole defeat of the season - a 26-14 on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions sacked Starr 8 times. Roger is reported as saying "I guess I got to know Bart pretty well out there today" after the game.
The Packers are all smiles after a 37-0 shellacking of the New York Giants in the 1961 NFL Championship game. It would be Vince Lombardi's first of 5 League Titles he would win with Green Bay. Pictured left to right - Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Vince Lombardi & kicker Ben Agajanian.
Three Green Bay Greats from the Glory Years of Packers - quarterback Bart Starr, running back Paul Hornung and guard Fuzzy Thurston. Altogether they have 373 regular Season Games and 25 Post Season Games over a period of 8 seasons (1958-1962,1964-1966). Starr and Hornung are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame while Thurston is in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
Packers and Colts - sometime around 1957 or 1958 maybe. Colts great Gene Lipscomb in pursuit of a young Bart Starr as Starr takes to flight. #36 behind Lipscomb is longtime Colts linebacker Bill Pellington who played 12 years in Baltimore, 1953 to 1964, was considered one of the league's most vicious and intimidating players of that time.
A great pic from the early 1960s - Bart Starr launches the pass just moments before the impending collision with Lions Hall of Famer Alex Karras.
Some Old School 1960s era action. Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen of the Rams takes on another Hall of Famer in Packers guard Jerry Kramer as legend Bart Starr turns to hand off to Donny Anderson.
A familiar site in the early 1960s - Packers quarterback Bart Starr handing off to Jim Taylor. Here it's against the Giants and defenders Tom Scott & Dick Lynch can be seen in the background. In 1961 the Bart Starr threw 3 touchdowns in the NFL Title game as the Packers dominated the Giants 37-0.
Saints and the Packers in 1968 - Doug Atkins and Bart Starr after Starr has just been dropped for a loss. The Packers won this contest 29-7 but the Saints defense got to Green Bay quarterback 5 times - Starr 4 times and Bratkowski once.
Roger Brown of the Rams about to bring down Bart Starr of the Packers - we think this picture is from 1968.
A young Bart Starr escapes from the Colts Ordell Brasse (#81) and Art Donovan here in late 1950s NFL action. It was about this time Starr was starting to be recognized for his leadership talents. A story goes that he once told Max McGee to "Hush Up" in the huddle after the popular end demanded to thrown the ball more. The Packers then had to use a time out to prevent a Delay of Game Penalty from the laughter.
Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers. Quarterbacked the Pack to 5 NFL Titles during the 1960s decade.
Packer fullback Jim Taylor dashes into a mud-covered hole in the Cleveland Browns defense during the 1965 NFL Title game. Packer lineman on the left are Fuzzy Thurston (#63) and Ken Bowman (#57). The Brown defender engaged with Bowman looks like Middle Linebacker Vince Costello while the other could be Dick Modzelewski. Bart Starr is to the far right. Taylor rushed for 96 yards as the Packers would come out on top 23-12.
Bart Starr gets excellent protection from Center Ken Bowman (#57) and the rest of his offensive line against Pittsburgh in this early 1970s Packeers-Steelers clash.
Bart Starr has the full attention of Bears linebacker Bill George prior to the snap of the ball.
Bart Starr is gets a little heat from the Cowboys Willie Townes of Tulsa.
From the 1962 NFL Title Game between the Packers and the Giants. Bart Starr turns to hand off the running back Paul Hornung. 3 Jerry Kramer field goals proved to be the difference as the Packers took the title 16-7. Giant #76 is Rosey Grier and Packer #63 is Fuzzy Thurston.
Veteran Packers lineman Bob Skoronski drops low to thwart Saints defensive end Doug Atkin's charge as Bart Starr gets the pass off. As a Saint in 1968, Big Doug had the most sacks of his 17-year career — an unofficial 12.5 sacks.
After a 68-yard drive with a -13 degree temperature Packer QB Bart Starr dives over the right side of the line to put the Pack ahead of Dallas in the 1967 NFL Championship game. How many of these NFL legends can you name?
Minnesota legend Alan Page looks like he's about to do the Monster Mash to Packers quarterback Bart Starr. Page spent 12 seasons as a Viking with the "Purple People Eaters" and is unofficially credited with 108.5 sacks during that time.
The Packers Bart Starr gets some heat from Rams Hall of Famers Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen. Packer #75 is Forrest Gregg.
All Pro Alex Karras leads the Detroit Lion defense as they close in on Packers QB Bart Starr. Also seen are Packers center Ken Bowman (#57) and Lion linebacker Ernie Clark (#59). Photo by sports journalist Rob Rigor.
Packer Paul Hornung kicks a field goal against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day in 1961 - Bart Starr holding.
While primarily a runner complimenting fullback Jim Taylor, Hornung was the Packers starting kicker for 6 seasons and had a total of 388 career points via that venue.
Bart Starr (#15) doesn't seem to have many options at hand as Cowboys great Bob Lilly (#74) comes down on him.
Packers fullback Jim Taylor seems to almost make his own hole as he bursts through the Pittsburgh Steelers defense in 1960. The Steelers defenders shown here are Fred Williamson (#46), George Tarasovic (#82) and John Reger (#50).Packers QB Bart Starr (#15) watches from behind.
Packers Head Coach Vince Lombardi has words with his quarterback Bart Starr. Under Lombardi Starr has 94 victories to his credit as well as 9 post-season wins and 5 NFL Championship Titles.
Bart Starr scores the game winning TD on a 1-yard plunge with 16 seconds left to give the Packers a 21-17 win in the NFL Championship of 1967. Dubbed the "Ice Bowl" due to a -15 degree tempature saw the Packers take their second straight NFL title with a trip to the Super Bowl II.
Packers veteran offensive lineman Bob Skoronski (#76) has his hands full as he tries to keep the mammoth Doug Atkins (#81) away from quarterback Bart Starr (#15). picture taken from the 1968 showdown between the Saints and Packers. Despite 5 sacks by the Saints defense, the Packers won 27-7.
The Packers versatile Paul Hornung (#5) side steps over a fallen Fuzzy Thurston (#63) to avoid the oncoming advance of the Bears Maury Youmans (#82) and JC Caroline (#25). Bart Starr watches from the background.
In 1961 Hornung, also the Packers kicker for most of the season, led the NFL in scoring with a total of 10 touchdowns and another 86 points on special teams.
The Packers Bart Starr (#15) breaks out of the pocket with Bears defenders Dick Evey (#79) and Joe Fortunato (#31) on his heels. Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer Jerry Kramer as well as lineman Steve Wright (#72) can seen in the background.
Lions greats Roger Brown (#76) and Alex Karras (#71) break through the line to stop Packers QB Bart Starr (#15) before he can do anything. In the background linebacker Joe Schmidt (#56) & center Ken Bowmen (#57) are locked in contest.
Two of many greats the Green Bay Packers featured during their domination of the 1960s decade. Hall of Famers Bart Starr (#15) an Jim Taylor (#31)
Bears defensive ends Doug Atkins (#81) & Dick Evey (#79) converge on Packers quarterback Bart Starr (#15).
Taking a handoff from quarterback Bart Starr (#15), Green Bay Packers runner Paul Hornung (#5) heads to the right side of the line of scrimmage. Lineman Bob Skoronski (#76), Fuzzy Thurston (#63), Jerry Kramer (#64) pull out to lead the way.
Some Old School NFL. Packers and Lion. Lion Alex Karras (#71) pursues down the line as Bart Starr (#15) pitches to Jim Taylor (#31) as the bruising fullback goes wide. Also pictured is Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle Forrest Gregg (#75).
The Packers Field General in Super Bowl I. Named MVP of that first iconic game. Completed 16 of 23 passes (69.5%) for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns in Green Bay's victory over Kansas City.
Classic Packers-Bears clash in the early 1960s. As linebacker Bill George (#61) gazes intently at Bart Starr (#15) watching for some indication of the developing plays direction, Bears lineman Earl Leggett (#61) makes advances despite the objections of Packers guard Fuzzy Thurston (#63). Fullback Jimmy Taylor (#31) gets ready to assist.
Packers Hall of Fame QB Bart Starr gets a well placed whack across his nose from Ram defender Rosey Grier.
1968 NFL action between Packers & Saints. 11-year veteran Bob Skoronski struggles to protect his quarterback Bart Starr from the savage onslaught brought on by Saints defender Doug Atkins (#81)
Bart Starr (#15) seems a bit undecided on which way to turn as long-time Colts veteran Billy Ray Smith (#74) breaks through into the Packers backfield.
NFL Champions in 1961. Here are Packers Quarterback Bart Starr (#15) with offensive lineman Fuzzy Thurston (#63) & Norm Masters (#78).
Bart Starr photographed in the 1962 edition of Pro Football Stars previewing the upcoming NFL season. The Packers would post a 13-1 record and with a 16-7 victory over the New York Giants in the NFL Title game, repeat as NFL Champs. Starr would finish the year as one of the league's top passers topping all quarterbacks in completion percentage completing 62.5% of his passes while only having a 3.19% interception percentage. 1962 would also be his 3rd consecutive Pro Bowl appearance.
Led the Packers to 3 consecutive NFL Titles.
Named the MVP of Super Bowl II after the 33-14 win over Oakland. His numbers may not have been overly impressive by today's standards but his leadership was what was on display in Green Bay's fifth NFL Title of the 1960s.
Hall of Fame offensive lineman Forrest Greg has his helmet knocked back by long-time defender Jim Houston of the Browns while he protects Packers quarterback Bart Starr.
Photo credit: Rob Riger.
4 Pro Bowls and 1 1st-Team All-Pro season he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.
Thanks to the Rob Riger Living Trust for permission to use this photo.
The 1966 NFL MVP as well as MVP of Super Bowls I and II. Selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team of the 1960s.
Twice in 1961 and 1962 the Packers and Giants met in the NFL Title game and both times the outcome were Packer victories. Here he matches the determination of Giants Hall of Fame middle Linebacker Sam Huff.
Considered by Vince Lombardi as the "smartest quarterback he'd ever seen" Starr called his own plays and directed the Packers to 96 regular season victories and 9 out of 10 post season wins.
While the Chief's defense did manage 3 sacks the Packers dominated the best of the AFL by the tune of 35-10. Starr 's numbers at the end of day were 16 of 23 passes complete - 69.5% completion percentage, 250 yards and 2 touchdowns.
As he winds up to unload a pass defensive end Chuck Hurston (#85) and linebacker E.J. Holub (#55) apply pressure. In the foreground is Packer receiver Max McGee (#85) who had 7 catches and caught both of the Packers touchdown passes.
Born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1934, passed away in 2019. The face of mighty Green Bay Packers of the 60s decade. Often referred to as Vince Lombardi's Field General he led the Packers to 5 NFL Titles including 2 Super Bowl victories.
From the 1962 Thanksgiving Day win over the Pack - the Lions Legendary Linebacker brings down Bart Starr.
A couple of Green Bay Packer Legends - Quarterback Bart Starr (#15) and fullback Jimmy Taylor (#31)
Some 1966 NFL action - Dallas and Green Bay. Green Bay Hall of Fame Legend Bart Starr (#15) gets set to hand off to Jim Taylor (#31) as Jerry Kramer (#64) and Forrest Gregg (#75) provide the up-front blocking. Cowboy #71 looks like rookie Willie Townes.
Green Bay's All-Pro Offense of the 1960s
Fuzzy Thurston (#63), Bart Starr (#15), Jim Taylor (#31) and Paul Hornung (#5)
