A few days ago, the Green Bay Packers family lost one of its best ambassadors. Running back John Brockington was a star in the 1970s, a player whose best years were lost on a Packers team that was struggling to live up to the heights of the prior decade. Brockington was not a reason for those struggles, however, as he led the team in rushing in five straight seasons.
Brockington unfortunately passed away on Friday, leaving behind a legacy as a bruising runner and a kind, generous person. I was fortunate to get to meet him a few years ago at an event and he could not have been happier or more welcoming to all who met him.