Henry Jordan, the Green Bay Packers defensive lineman who helped dominate the 1960s, may be best known for his quote describing head coach Vince Lombardi as treating everyone equally – like dogs – as he is remembered for his play on the field.
That’s unfortunate, because Jordan was a player. Though not a big man for his position, it was Jordan’s quickness and use of his hands that provided him with the skills needed to succeed in the trenches of of the game that Lombardi described as the most violent of all sports.
Geoff Gray, the Canadian from the University of Manitoba, one of the rookies looking to make the squad this season, now wears number 74, but there have been others who have worn the number well – Dave Roller and Lester Archambeau are a couple.