So many times, Jerry Kramer came close to being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So many times, he wound up disappointed and forced to wait.
But the last thing Kramer was waiting for after a fantastic playing career will finally come Saturday. He will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Kramer was a dominant offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers from 1958 to 1968, earning seven first- or second-team All-Pro honors. He also kicked in parts of three seasons, making 29 field goals and 90 extra points.