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Forrest Gregg passes away at age 85

Once described as "the finest player I ever coached" by Vince Lombardi, former Packers offensive lineman and head coach Forrest Gregg has passed away at age 85.

Hall of Famer and Packers legend Forrest Gregg passes away at age 85 https://t.co/TgrnnY4nY8 pic.twitter.com/rx5clWEWbF

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 12, 2019

When Gregg retired from football in 1971, he was one of only three men to have won six titles as a player. He would go on to coach the Browns, then the Bengals, where his team made a Super Bowl appearance and then a less sucessful stint with the Packers.