27: Derrick May - Cubs outfielder in the 1990's who looked like Tarzan but hit like Jane. The strapping son of Major Leaguer Carlos May, he was always touted on his potential. I'm still waiting.
4: Paul Molitor - Its amazing what Favre as a Viking has done to my mind, no disrespect to Mr. Molitor.
83: John Jefferson - The other underutilized half of the early 1980's most potent receiving tandem. Between JJ and Lofton, the Packers could pretty well score on anybody. As long as the O-Line gave the statuesque Lynn Dickey time to throw. And there was some semblance of a running game. And as long the O-Line gave Dickey time to throw. Did I mention the suspect O-line and immobile quarterback?
66: Ray Nitschke: 14 years in the NFL. 5 Championships. Intimidator.
18: Richie Hebner - Spent his last active season with the Cubs in 1984. Always liked him.
43: Jack Sikma: The Bucks center quest continued in the 1980s with Sikma. After the retirement of Bob Lanier, the Bucks quickly realized the limitations of Alton Lister and Randy Breuer. Sikma arrived with his drop step and blond perm and became the best 3 point shooting center in the NBA. I'm still not sure how I feel about that last part, because while innovative, it didn't get them any farther in the playoffs.
91: Justin Harrell: Oof. This one hurts.
36: Leroy Butler I always felt he was both underrated and overrated as a player, if that is possible. Made the most out of playing in an top-notch defense and being one of Madden's favorites. Was the first to do the Lambeau Leap. Also, he was always available for comment. And still is.
77: Mike Butler: The best defensive lineman on some bad 1970's Packer teams. Also had a mustache.
32: Brian Winters: Had to think about this one for a bit. His retired number hangs from the Bradley Center rafters. Magic Johnson came to mind soon after, except I always get confused between him and Kareem with the whole 32/33 jersey number.
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