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Packers Legend, Hall of Fame DE Willie Davis Dies at 85

Hall of Fame defensive end Willie Davis has died at the age of 85, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday.

Davis, a Packers legend during the 1960s, played 10 seasons with Green Bay, where he made the All-NFL team five times. He was a key factor in the Packers’ historic run of that era, playing a central role in the team's five NFL championships and six divisional titles in eight seasons.

"It is with great sadness the entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Willie Davis.