List of Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl selections
The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers have competed in the National Football League (NFL) since 1921, two years after their original founding by Curly Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun.[1] They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) and play their home games at Lambeau Field in central Wisconsin.[2][3]
Starting with the 1938 NFL season, the NFL instituted an All-Star Game that pitted the league's championship team against a team made-up of the best players from the remaining teams.[4] Five of these exhibition games were played, with the last occurring after the 1942 NFL season before the NFL reduced the number of teams and games in the season due to players serving in World War II.[5][6] The first official Pro Bowl occurred in 1951 following the 1950 NFL season.[7] From the 1950 season until the 1969 season, the exhibition game was played between teams representing the Eastern and Western Conferences of the NFL.[8] After the American Football League (AFL) merged with the NFL in 1970, the game was played between teams representing the NFC and the American Football Conference (AFC). The conference team format remained until 2014 when the NFL shifted to a fantasy football format with teams selected by captains from the full pool of Pro Bowl selectees. This format only lasted for three seasons before it reverted to the conference team format from the 2016 to 2021 NFL seasons;[7] this period included the cancellation of the 2021 Pro Bowl due to the COVID-19 pandemic (teams were still selected and players were still recognized as Pro Bowl selectees).[9] Starting with the 2023 Pro Bowl after the 2022 NFL season, the NFL again changed the format; instead of playing an exhibition game, the Pro Bowl was converted to series of skill competitions that culminated in a non-contact flag football game.[10]
Pro Bowl selections are made by a cumulative vote by three groups that hold equal weight: coaches, players and fans.[7] Based on the results of the vote, each team is filled out based on generic positions on offense, defense and special teams.[11] Prior to the institution of the Pro Bowl Games in 2023, the players with the most votes were named starters, while the remainder of the selectees were reserves.[12] In the event that a Pro Bowl selectee is unable to participate in the Pro Bowl, either for health reasons or the fact they are playing in the Super Bowl right after the Pro Bowl, alternates are named in the players' place. These players are still considered official Pro Bowl selectees.[13] The coaching staffs for each team have been selected in various ways, with the common option being the coaching staffs of the team with the best record in each conference who were not going to the Super Bowl given the honors.[14] With the onset of the Pro Bowl Games, the NFL now selects the coaching staffs for the flag football game.[15] Players for each team are paid for their participation, with a higher sum going to the winning team.[16] Throughout the life of the Pro Bowl, awards have been given out to recognize the best player or players of the game. From 2016 to 2022, an award was given to an offensive and defensive most valuable player (MVP).[5]
The Packers have had representatives at the Pro Bowl every year since 1950 except for nine seasons. The Packers' first selections in the inaugural Pro Bowl in 1951 were running back Billy Grimes and defensive tackle Ed Neal. The 1963 Pro Bowl and 1968 Pro Bowl each included nine Packers, the most that the team has ever sent to the Pro Bowl. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers holds the team record for most Pro Bowl selections with 10, while Forrest Gregg (nine selections), Brett Favre (nine selections) and Willie Wood (eight selections) round out the top four.[17] Four Packers have been given a Pro Bowl MVP award.[5] The most recent Pro Bowl selectee for the Packers was Kenny Clark for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.[17]
Selections
editAll-Star Game (1938–42)
edit† | Selected as the NFL MVP for that season |
Season | All-Star Game | # of Packers selected |
Players (# of All-Star Games with Packers) | Position[a] | Refs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1938 | January 1939 | 3 | Cecil Isbell (1) | Back | [18] |
Russ Letlow (1) | Guard | ||||
Clarke Hinkle (1) | Fullback | ||||
1939 | January 1940 | N/A[b] | N/A | N/A | [19] |
1940 | December 1940 | 4 | Charley Brock (1) | Back | [20] |
Clarke Hinkle (2) | Fullback | ||||
Don Hutson (1) | End | ||||
Carl Mulleneaux (1) | End | ||||
1941 | January 1942 | 3 | Larry Craig (1) | Back | [21][22] |
Don Hutson (2) † | End | ||||
Cecil Isbell (2) | Back | ||||
1942 | December 1942 | 4 | Charley Brock (2) | Back | [23][22] |
Larry Craig (2) | Back | ||||
Don Hutson (3) † | End | ||||
Cecil Isbell (3) | Back |
Pro Bowl (1950–present)
edit* | Selected as Pro Bowl MVP[c] |
† | Selected as the NFL MVP for that season |
Most selections
editSee also
editNotes
edit- ^ The position which the player was elected to the All-Star Game for.
- ^ The Packers were the champions of the 1939 NFL season, thus their entire team played against the NFL All-Star team.[5]
- ^ At different times, the Pro Bowl MVP Award has also been called the "Player of the Game".[30] It has also been handed out to more than one player: in the past it was given to the best back and the best lineman and more recently it is given to the best offensive and defensive players.[31][32]
- ^ The Pro Bowl is held at the end of the season, which typically occurs during the next calendar year. As an example, the 1951 Pro Bowl included Pro Bowl selectees from the 1950 NFL season.
- ^ a b The position which the player was elected to the Pro Bowl for.
- ^ Sources conflict on whether Martinkovic was selected for the 1955 Pro Bowl. Pro-Football-Reference.com does not include him on the 1955 team,[37] while Packers historian Cliff Christl includes it in his write-up of Martinkovic for the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.[38] The Green Bay Press-Gazette notes in Martinkovic's obituary that he was a "three-time Pro Bowl choice" and the Green Bay Packers media guide includes the selection, lending credence to Christl's declaration.[39][40]
- ^ The 2021 Pro Bowl was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
- ^ The NFL changed the format for the Pro Bowl; instead of an exhibition full contact game, Pro Bowl selectees competed in various skills competitions and a non-contact flag football game.[10]
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- ^ a b "NFL announces 'The Pro Bowl Games' to replace tackle game with flag football, skills competitions". NFL.com. September 26, 2022. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Pro Bowl Games Vote Now Open". NFL.com (Press release). November 27, 2023. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Camenker, Jacob (February 5, 2022). "NFL Pro Bowl rosters 2022: Here's a full list of selections, alternates, coaches for AFC & NFC teams". SportingNews.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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- ^ a b "Joe F. Carr Trophy (MVP) Winners". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
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- ^ Christl, Cliff (February 1, 2018). "Jerry Kramer was lineman at forefront of Lombardi's power sweep". Packers.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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- ^ "Jake Matthews Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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- ^ "Green Bay Packers 2023 Media Guide" (PDF). NFL.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "1955 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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- ^ "1961 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1962 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1963 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1964 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1965 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1966 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1967 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1968 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1969 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1970 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1971 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1972 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1973 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1974 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1975 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1976 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1977 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1978 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1979 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1980 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1981 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1982 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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- ^ "1987 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1988 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1989 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1990 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "1991 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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