Saturday, September 6, 2008

Packer # 12's


The Packers return 21 of 22 starters, the exception being at QB. Here # 12 Aaron Rogers replaces Brett Favre.

In Packers history 16 players have worn # 12. Hall of Famer Arnie Herber wore it in 1930. Lombardi era back up QB Zeke Bratkowski wore it from 1963 to 1971. Lynn Dickey wore it for one of his Packer seaons 1980. T.J. Rubely infamous for his performace aginst the Vikings during the Holmgrem years wore it in 1995.

Arnie Herber ((jump passing at right) played for the Packers from 1930-1940 and later the Giants. Herber wore 12 in 1930 his rookie season. He was a premier passer throwing 81 td's in his career. He threw TD's in NFL title games in 1936, 1938, and 1939.

Wearing # 12 in 1980 Lynn Dickey threw 15 TD's against 25 Int's, 4 of those going to James Lofton. That year the Packers swept the Vikings winning 16-3 and 25-13.

Zeke Bratkowski's best year with 12 on his chest was 1967 when he threw 5 TD's. He started 2 consecuctive games beating the Lions 27-17 and losing to the Vikings 10-7.

Aaron Rogers has worn 12, but now he has a chance to add achievment to his record.

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