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<blockquote data-quote="Oshkoshpackfan" data-source="post: 514999" data-attributes="member: 6906"><p>Jim Taylor (1958-66) </p><p>A five time Pro Bowler who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976, Jim Taylor ran the famed Packer power sweep to perfection in the early 60's as he put together five straight 1,000 yard rushing seasons. The NFL MVP in 1962 when he rushed for 1,474 yards and 19 touchdowns, Taylor would go on to log 8,207 yards on the ground for the Packers during his distinguished career, scoring 81 touchdowns along the way. A proficient pass receiver as well, the former LSU star would add another 1,505 yards on 187 catches.</p><p></p><p>Paul Hornung (1957-66) </p><p>The first pick overall in the 1957 NFL Draft, Paul Hornung teamed with Jim Taylor to give Green Bay a formidable backfield during the Vince Lombardi era. A bright and versatile player who could run, pass and kick, Hornung would go on to rack 3,711 yards and 50 touchdowns during a Hall of Fame career which saw him pick up an NFL MVP award (1961) and two Pro Bowl appearances (1959-60) while leading the league in scoring three straight seasons (1959-61).</p><p></p><p>Tony Canadeo (1941-52) </p><p>Dubbed the "Gray Ghost of Gonzaga" and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, Tony Canadeo started his career for Green Bay as a quarterback and before turning into the team's halfback later on in his career. As versatile a player as they come, Canadeo also enjoyed success as a kick returner and defensive back. The first Packer runner to gain over 1,000 yards in a season (1,052 in 1949), Canadeo would finish his career in Green Bay with 4,197 yards rushing. </p><p></p><p>Ahman Green (2000-06, 2009) </p><p>A four time Pro Bowler (2001-04) who holds both the Packers' single season and career rushing records, Ahman Green amassed 8,322 yards rushing for the team while adding 2,726 yards on 350 receptions. Green enjoyed, perhaps, his best season for the team in 2003 when he racked up the 9th best single season total in NFL history with 1,883 yards rushing and scored 20 touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>John Brockington (1971-77) </p><p>The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1971 when he rushed for 1,105 yards on 216 carries, John Brockington would earn a trip to the Pro Bowl each of his first three seasons in the league. The NFC's leading rusher in both 1971 and 1973, Brockington would finish his career in Green Bay with 5,024 yards rushing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oshkoshpackfan, post: 514999, member: 6906"] Jim Taylor (1958-66) A five time Pro Bowler who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976, Jim Taylor ran the famed Packer power sweep to perfection in the early 60's as he put together five straight 1,000 yard rushing seasons. The NFL MVP in 1962 when he rushed for 1,474 yards and 19 touchdowns, Taylor would go on to log 8,207 yards on the ground for the Packers during his distinguished career, scoring 81 touchdowns along the way. A proficient pass receiver as well, the former LSU star would add another 1,505 yards on 187 catches. Paul Hornung (1957-66) The first pick overall in the 1957 NFL Draft, Paul Hornung teamed with Jim Taylor to give Green Bay a formidable backfield during the Vince Lombardi era. A bright and versatile player who could run, pass and kick, Hornung would go on to rack 3,711 yards and 50 touchdowns during a Hall of Fame career which saw him pick up an NFL MVP award (1961) and two Pro Bowl appearances (1959-60) while leading the league in scoring three straight seasons (1959-61). Tony Canadeo (1941-52) Dubbed the "Gray Ghost of Gonzaga" and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, Tony Canadeo started his career for Green Bay as a quarterback and before turning into the team's halfback later on in his career. As versatile a player as they come, Canadeo also enjoyed success as a kick returner and defensive back. The first Packer runner to gain over 1,000 yards in a season (1,052 in 1949), Canadeo would finish his career in Green Bay with 4,197 yards rushing. Ahman Green (2000-06, 2009) A four time Pro Bowler (2001-04) who holds both the Packers' single season and career rushing records, Ahman Green amassed 8,322 yards rushing for the team while adding 2,726 yards on 350 receptions. Green enjoyed, perhaps, his best season for the team in 2003 when he racked up the 9th best single season total in NFL history with 1,883 yards rushing and scored 20 touchdowns. John Brockington (1971-77) The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1971 when he rushed for 1,105 yards on 216 carries, John Brockington would earn a trip to the Pro Bowl each of his first three seasons in the league. The NFC's leading rusher in both 1971 and 1973, Brockington would finish his career in Green Bay with 5,024 yards rushing. [/QUOTE]
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