Forrest Gregg, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease several years ago, entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 along with his quarterback and draft classmate Bart Starr on his first ballot. Gregg was selected to nine Pro Bowls during his career and in 1994 was named to the NFL’s 75th anniversary team.
ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVESGREEN BAY — There is some debate among historians whether Vince Lombardi considered Forrest Gregg or Paul Hornung to be the best player he ever coached.
But there is no doubt about this: Gregg, the Green Bay Packers legendary offensive lineman and Pro Football Hall of Famer who died Friday at age 85, was one of the greatest and most iconic players in the team’s storied history.