Forrest Gregg, former Packers lineman and Argos coach, dies at 85 Globe_Sports
In this Nov. 14, 2011, file photo, Hall of Fame football player Forrest Gregg talks about his battle with Parkinson's disease during an interview in Colorado Springs, Colo.Forrest Gregg, the great lineman for the mighty Green Bay Packers of the 1960s whom Vince Lombardi called the “best player I ever coached,” has died. He was 85.A member of the Hall of Fame, Gregg starred at tackle and guard. He played on six NFL/NFC championship teams and three Super Bowl winners.
He entered the Hall of Fame in 1977. Its president, David Baker, described him as a “giant” who “exemplified greatness during a legendary career.” “He was the type of player who led by example and, in doing so, raised the level of play of all those around him,” Baker said in a statement. “Forrest symbolized many great traits and virtues that can be learned from this game to inspire people from all walks of life.”Story continues below advertisement
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