Lionel Aldridge, was a Green Bay Packers defensive end who passed away Feb. 12, 1998,. He had a nine-year career with the team throughout the 1960s.
While his playing career included huge success and championships, the man struggled his entire life with mental illness.
Here at Lombardi Ave, we are taking the time to count down the days to the start of the 2017 season by looking at the numbers from 99-to-1 and the players who wore those jerseys.
Today we stop at #82 – a jersey worn by 26 players since 1950 – some well-known and highly successful players.