In 1972, his second year as head coach, Dan Devine’s Packers achieved the kind of “return to glory” success on the field that eluded his predecessor. The cover of the 1972 Yearbook depicts one reason for that success — the rushing attack of John Brockington (#42) — who was paired with MacArthur Lane (#36). With Scott Hunter (#16) behind center, Green Bay rode to a 10-4-0 record, which won them the NFC Central Division title. In the Playoffs, they traveled to Washington, D.C. to take on the Redskins, and were unfortunately stopped cold offensively, losing 16-3 on Christmas Eve.
Some of the stories featured in the 1972 Yearbook were: “A New Identity”... “I’m Certainly Not Discouraged” (Dan Devine)... “John Brockington — A Peaceable Man”... “MacArthur Lane — A Love of Hitting”... “Defense” (a seven-page section)... “The Defensive Line — Steal of the Year”... “The Linebackers — No Soft Spots”... “The Defensive Backs — Room for Improvement”... “(Scott) Hunter Becomes A Pro”... “The Three Best” (Willie Buchanon, Jerry Tagge, Chester Marcol)... “The 1972 Draftees”... “The Black and Blue Division”... “Special Attention to Special Teams”... “Your 1972 Packers”... “The 1971 Season in Statistics”...
