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Packers All-Pro Fullback John Brockington Passes Away at 74

Former Green Bay Packers fullback John Brockington, who was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1971, has died at the age of 74. Brockington made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons and rushed for 5,024 yards during his time with the Packers. He was inducted into the Packers’ Hall of Fame in 1984 and founded the John Brockington Foundation to benefit others with kidney disease after receiving a kidney transplant in 2002.

via New York Post |
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sports2 years ago

NFL Mourns Loss of Former Ohio State Star and Packers Legend John Brockington at 74

Former Ohio State and Green Bay Packers star John Brockington has passed away at the age of 74. Brockington helped lead Ohio State to a national title in 1968 and was the ninth-overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft. He won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honor that season and was the first player in league history to run for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. Brockington was a three-time Pro Bowl pick and is in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame after rushing for 5,185 yards and 30 touchdowns.

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sports2 years ago

Packers All-Pro Fullback John Brockington Passes Away at 74

John Brockington, a former All-Pro fullback for the Green Bay Packers, has passed away at the age of 74. Brockington played for the Packers from 1971 to 1977 and rushed for 5,024 yards during that time, ranking fourth on the team's career rushing list. He was the first running back in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. Brockington earned three straight Pro Bowl selections from 1971 to 1973 and was inducted into the Packers' hall of fame in 1984.

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sports2 years ago

Packers All-Pro fullback John Brockington passes away at 74.

John Brockington, former All-Pro fullback and member of the Green Bay Packers' Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 74. Brockington earned All-Pro honors in 1971 while also winning Offensive Rookie of the Year after rushing for 1,105 yards and averaging 5.1 yards per carry. He finished his Packers career with over 5,000 rushing yards and 30 rushing touchdowns. Brockington created his foundation after receiving a kidney transplant from his future wife, Diane, and the foundation's mission is to promote organ donation and provide support for those donating, awaiting, and/or receiving organs.

via CBS Sports|
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sports2 years ago

Packers All-Pro fullback John Brockington passes away at 74.

Former Green Bay Packers fullback John Brockington passed away at the age of 74 in San Diego. He was drafted by the Packers in 1971 and won the offensive rookie of the year award that season. Brockington played for the Packers for seven seasons, earning All-Pro honors once and making three consecutive Pro Bowls. He finished his career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1977 and was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1984. His 5,024 rushing yards still rank fourth all-time in the team's record book.

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sports2 years ago

Packers Hall of Famer John Brockington dies at 74.

John Brockington, a former fullback for the Green Bay Packers, passed away at the age of 74. Brockington was known for his hard-hitting style and impressive rushing yards, including being the first back in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in his first three seasons. He was a key player in the Packers' only NFC Central Division championship between 1967 and 1995. Despite his impressive stats, Brockington's career tailed off after three seasons, which some attribute to a coaching change. He was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1984 and his 5,024 rushing yards still rank fourth all-time in the team's record book.

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sports2 years ago

Packers Hall of Famer John Brockington dies at 74.

John Brockington, the first NFL player to rush for 1,000 yards or more in each of his first three seasons, passed away at the age of 74. He played six seasons and one game for the Green Bay Packers, finishing with 5,024 yards on 1,293 rushing attempts, a 3.9 average, and 138 pass receptions for 1,075 yards, a 7.8 average. Brockington was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1984 and was known for his powerful running style and setting the NFL rushing record for rookies with 1,105 yards in his first year.

via Packers.com|
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