Date of Birth: January 23, 1936
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: *Jerry Kramer is alive as of the latest available information.*
Biography
Jerry Kramer is a former professional American football player who played as a guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers. Born on January 23, 1936, in Jordan, Montana, Kramer is best known for his integral role in the Packers’ dynasty years under coach Vince Lombardi during the 1960s. He played college football at the University of Idaho and was selected by the Packers in the fourth round of the 1958 NFL Draft. Kramer played his entire 11-year career with Green Bay, earning five NFL Championships and victories in the first two Super Bowls. He was also known for his accurate placekicking. Off the field, Kramer co-authored the best-selling book “Instant Replay,” which provides a detailed account of the 1967 season and has remained a classic sports memoir. After retiring from football, Kramer engaged in various business ventures and public speaking. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
5 Interesting Facts about Jerry Kramer
1. Jerry Kramer was one of the key players in the famous “Ice Bowl” game, making the crucial block that allowed Bart Starr to score the game-winning touchdown.
2. He was named to the NFL’s 50th Anniversary Team and later the 75th Anniversary Team.
3. Kramer co-authored the book “Instant Replay,” which gave fans unprecedented insight into the life of an NFL player.
4. He missed almost two full seasons early in his career due to multiple surgeries, including one to remove wood fragments from his abdomen.
5. Jerry Kramer is one of the few players to have been named an All-Pro at two different positions: guard and kicker.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jerry Kramer
1. “The only things Lombardi didn’t complain about were my blocking and my kicking.”
2. “You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.”
3. “There’s a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success.”
4. “Winning isn’t everything, but striving to win is.”
5. “It was a tough game, but you know, that’s what football is all about. It’s not supposed to be easy.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Jerry Kramer achieved is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Jerry Kramer has six children: Alicia, Matt, Jordan, Daniel, Tony, and Diana.
Relevant Links
1. [Pro Football Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.profootballhof.com/players/jerry-kramer/
2. [Jerry Kramer’s Official Website](http://www.jerrykramer.com/
3. [NFL.com Player Bio](https://www.nfl.com/players/jerry-kramer/
4. [Biography on Packers.com](https://www.packers.com/history/hof/jerry-kramer
