Before he joined the Green Bay Packers as punter/kicker for the 1965 season, Don Chandler performed the same roles for the New York Giants. He played for the Giants from 1956 through 1964, including during the so-called “Greatest Game Ever Played,” the overtime 1958 NFL championship — which placed him on the losing side against the Baltimore Colts. With New York, he was also on the losing team for the 1961 and 1962 title game losses to Green Bay. After joining the Packers, he snapped his “bad luck” and played on three consecutive NFL championship teams under Vince Lombardi. Falling to the ground to the left of Chandler is Green Bay Hall of Fame defensive lineman Willie Davis. Davis was an honorary captain at Sunday’s season finale against Detroit at Lambeau Field.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Chandler Punts Against the Packers
Before he joined the Green Bay Packers as punter/kicker for the 1965 season, Don Chandler performed the same roles for the New York Giants. He played for the Giants from 1956 through 1964, including during the so-called “Greatest Game Ever Played,” the overtime 1958 NFL championship — which placed him on the losing side against the Baltimore Colts. With New York, he was also on the losing team for the 1961 and 1962 title game losses to Green Bay. After joining the Packers, he snapped his “bad luck” and played on three consecutive NFL championship teams under Vince Lombardi. Falling to the ground to the left of Chandler is Green Bay Hall of Fame defensive lineman Willie Davis. Davis was an honorary captain at Sunday’s season finale against Detroit at Lambeau Field.
