Forrest Gregg: 1960 Topps
Player: Forrest Gregg
Card: 1960 Topps, Card #56
Team/Position: Green Bay Packers / Offensive Linemen, Tackle.
Cost: 15 Dollars
Forrest Gregg’s an interesting choice for the first card, especially considering this card was produced when Gregg had already been in the league for four years.
Gregg was a crucial part of the Packers’ dominance during the 1960′s.
Forrest Gregg’s clearly amongst the best offensive tackles of all time, but Tackles get no love. Gregg was selected to 9 Pro Bowls, and was named to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team.
What Made Gregg Special?
The “Iron Man” Tag: Forrest Gregg played in a ridiculous 188 consecutive games from 1956 to 1971.
Vince Lombardi claimed that Forrest Gregg was the finest player that he’d ever coached in his book, “Run To Daylight”.
A Personal Note:
Forrest Gregg has a couple things going for him in my books. First off, he played for SMU football. Gregg was even brought back to coach SMU football after the NCAA laid the smack down on the program. Secondly, Forrest Gregg coached in my home and native land for the Toronto Argonauts.
There’s really nothing not to love about Forrest Gregg. Even in the 60′s, Gregg was undersized yet still left his mark on each and every game.
LandofBoz recently had Gregg in for a signing back in 2007, and here’s what Forrest looks like nowadays.
Would You Rather Have?
A 1960 Forrest Gregg card or a 2009 Jason Smith autograph slabbed rookie card?
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