Yes... that’s Packers’ offensive guard Jerry Kramer (#64) kicking a field goal during the 1962 season. How many of today’s lineman could do that double duty? Kramer served as the team's place kicker in 1962, 1963, and part of 1968. In 1962, he kicked 38 out of 39 PAT’s and made 9 of 11 field goals for 65 total points. He also kicked three field goals and one extra point in the Packers 16-7 victory over the New York Giants in the 1962 NFL title game. Overall as the Packers’ place kicker, he made 29 field goals and 90 PAT’s, for a total of 177 points.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
A Kicking Lineman?
Yes... that’s Packers’ offensive guard Jerry Kramer (#64) kicking a field goal during the 1962 season. How many of today’s lineman could do that double duty? Kramer served as the team's place kicker in 1962, 1963, and part of 1968. In 1962, he kicked 38 out of 39 PAT’s and made 9 of 11 field goals for 65 total points. He also kicked three field goals and one extra point in the Packers 16-7 victory over the New York Giants in the 1962 NFL title game. Overall as the Packers’ place kicker, he made 29 field goals and 90 PAT’s, for a total of 177 points.