More Classic Vernon Biever
We’d like to share with you some additional rarely-seen shots from Vernon Biever, the Packers’ longtime team photographer who died last week. These are brought to us courtesy of Sports Illustrated’s photo galleries. Above, Green Bay head coach Vince Lombardi watches the 1967 version of his team.
Ray Nitschke, 1968. The veteran linebacker takes a breather.
Max McGee, October 17, 1954. The popular receiver tries to grab a pass in Milwaukee. The Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams that day, 35-17.
Mark Moseley, 1974. The Redskins’ kicker makes a field goal in Washington’s 17-6 victory in Green Bay.
Gale Sayers, 1960s. He cannot escape the gaze of a Packers’ lineman at Lambeau Field.
Forrest Gregg, 1960. A muddy future Hall of Famer.
Boyd Dowler, 1965. Catching a pass in the 1965 N.F.L. title game in Green Bay.
Billy Howton, 1954. Green Bay’s star end from 1952-58.
Bart Starr, Green Bay, 1984. Returning to Lambeau Field the year after being fired as the Packers’ head coach.
Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr, 1965. A sideline conference between coach and quaterback in an unidentified game.
Colts-Packers, October 13, 1957. Alan Ameche scores a touchdown against the Packers in Milwaukee. The Colts won big that day, 45-17.
We’d like to share with you some additional rarely-seen shots from Vernon Biever, the Packers’ longtime team photographer who died last week. These are brought to us courtesy of Sports Illustrated’s photo galleries. Above, Green Bay head coach Vince Lombardi watches the 1967 version of his team.
Ray Nitschke, 1968. The veteran linebacker takes a breather.
Max McGee, October 17, 1954. The popular receiver tries to grab a pass in Milwaukee. The Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams that day, 35-17.
Mark Moseley, 1974. The Redskins’ kicker makes a field goal in Washington’s 17-6 victory in Green Bay.
Gale Sayers, 1960s. He cannot escape the gaze of a Packers’ lineman at Lambeau Field.
Forrest Gregg, 1960. A muddy future Hall of Famer.
Boyd Dowler, 1965. Catching a pass in the 1965 N.F.L. title game in Green Bay.
Billy Howton, 1954. Green Bay’s star end from 1952-58.
Bart Starr, Green Bay, 1984. Returning to Lambeau Field the year after being fired as the Packers’ head coach.
Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr, 1965. A sideline conference between coach and quaterback in an unidentified game.
Colts-Packers, October 13, 1957. Alan Ameche scores a touchdown against the Packers in Milwaukee. The Colts won big that day, 45-17.