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| Also Known As | Raymond Ernest Nitschke |
|---|---|
| Born | Illinois |
| Died | March 8, 1998 (aged 61) • Venice • Florida • (Died on this day) |
| Awards And Honors | Pro Football Hall of Fame (1978) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1978) • 5 NFL championships • 2 Super Bowl championships • 2 All-Pro selections • 1 Pro Bowl selection |
| Also Known As | Raymond Ernest Nitschke |
| Birth Date | December 29, 1936 |
| Birthplace | Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States |
| Date Of Death | March 8, 1998 |
| Place Of Death | Venice, Florida, United States |
| Education | University of Illinois |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 3 inches, 235 lb (1.90 m, 106 kg) |
| Position | linebacker |
| Jersey Number | 66 (Green Bay Packers, 1959–1972) • 33 (Green Bay Packers, 1958) |
| Draft | Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round (36th overall) of the 1958 NFL draft. |
| Awards | Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1978) • 5 NFL championships • 2 Super Bowl championships • 2 All-Pro selections • 1 Pro Bowl selection |
| Games Played | 190 |
| Interceptions | 25 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Yards Gained By Passing | 385 |
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How many Super Bowls did Ray Nitschke win?
Ray Nitschke won two Super Bowl championships.
How tall was Ray Nitschke?
Ray Nitschke was 6 ft 3 inches, 235 lb (1.90 m, 106 kg).
When was Ray Nitschke inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Ray Nitschke was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
When was Ray Nitschke born?
Ray Nitschke was born on December 29, 1936, in Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States.
What position did Ray Nitschke play?
Ray Nitschke played linebacker.
What college did Ray Nitschke attend?
Ray Nitschke attended the University of Illinois.
