Ray Nitschke
- January 10, 2024
- Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ray Nitschke |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 29, 1936(1936-12-29) |
| Age | 88 |
| Date Of Death | 1998-03-08 |
| Birthplace | Elmwood Park |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Illinois |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Ray Nitschke Biography
| Name | Ray Nitschke |
| Birthday | Dec 29 |
| Birth Year | 1936 |
| Place Of Birth | Elmwood Park |
| Home Town | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Spouse | Jackie Forchette |
Ray Nitschke is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 29, 1936 in Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States. Hall of Fame middle linebacker for Green Bay Packers, who was named MVP in the 1962 NFL Championship Game. He was also a 1964 Pro Bowl selection.
Under the legendary head coach He played in the 1962 NFC Championship Game under the legendary head coach Vince Lombardi., he played in the 1962 NFC Championship Game.
Jackie Forchette, his wife, was married to him in June 1961. They had three children together.
Ray Nitschke Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ray Nitschke is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ray Nitschke 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At 14 years old, he lost both of his parents. This caused a lot of problems in school.
The St. Louis Browns offered him a contract in baseball, but he chose to attend Illinois University on a football scholarship.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Ray Nitschke height 6 ft 3 in Ray weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ray Nitschke Dating?
According to our records, Ray Nitschke married to Jackie Forchette. As of December 1, 2023, Ray Nitschke’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ray Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ray Nitschke celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.
Top Facts about Ray Nitschke
- Ray Nitschke played for the Green Bay Packers from 1958-1972.
- He was a middle linebacker and team captain.
- Nitschke won five NFL championships with the Packers.
- He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1964 and 1966.
- Nitschke was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
- He had 25 career interceptions and two touchdowns.
- Nitschke was known for his hard-hitting style of play.
- He played college football at the University of Illinois.
- Nitschke served in the U.S Army before joining the NFL.
- His number, #66, is retired by the Green Bay Packers organization.
What was the cause of death of Ray Nitschke?
Heart attack
Where is Ray Nitschke buried?
Other surviving children are his sons John and Richard. The Packers said Nitschke would be buried in Green Bay.
Is Ray Nitschke alive?
March 8, 1998
What college did Ray Nitschke go to?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
How many Packers are still alive from Super Bowl 1?
I also believe there are six players still alive who played just one of the two years: Lee Folkins and Dale Hackbart from 1961; and Gary Barnes, Ed Blaine, Ron Gassert and Howie Williams from 1962.