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Hall of Fame and Former Packers Lineman Forrest Gregg Dies at 85

Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend Forrest Gregg has died at the age of 85, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on Friday.

Gregg, who earned the nickname "Iron Man" for playing in a then-record 188 consecutive NFL games during his career, was a six-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle. Gregg played 15 seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys from 1956 to 1971.

Gregg then spent 11 seasons as an NFL head coach with the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Packers, compiling a 75–85–1 record.