Jerry kramer books list of books by author jerry kramer thriftbooks. However, there were two occasions where miller bull rushed kramer and got the better. After that season, which saw the aging packers fall to a losing record of 671, kramer wrote a second book, farewell to. Sep 15, 2017 kramer, host of the television show packerama with jim irwin during his playing days, changed the way sports books were written with his literate, reflective instant replay and farewell to football. Hof 2018 autographed kramer replica classic jersey limited quantity 9. Gerald louis kramer born january 23, 1936 is a former professional american football player, author and sports commentator, best. Jerry kramer green bay packers library of congress. Kramer was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame in 1977.
Oct 01, 2006 the greatest football book of all time. But jerry kramer, true to the philosophy that made his era the greatest in packers franchise history, has never been one to dwell on the past, or to rest upon his considerable laurels. The case for kramer is more persistent than for any other player not in the hall of fame. Photographing the packers was a dream project for me, kramer says. This is the sequel to instant replay, which i adored as a teen. Downfield untold stories of the green bay packers by jerry. Jerry kramer born january 23, 1936, in jordan, montana is a former professional football player, author and sports commentator, best remembered for his. The green bay diary of jerry kramer is a book written by green bay packers offensive lineman jerry kramer and sportswriter dick schaap. Packers legend jerry kramer to have daughter alicia. See all books authored by jerry kramer, including instant replay. Jerry kramer packer greats signed by green bay packers l. Packers great jerry kramers son publishing packers photo book news provided by. Distant replay by jerry kramer jove books 1987biography. We present them here for purely educational purposes.
Schaap also wrote that same type book about jerry kramer, called instant replay. The green bay diary of jerry kramer, and distant replay. Jerry kramer in those four words did more to illuminate the mystery and mystique of the green bay packers than all of the nattering smoke and fog uttered recently by some of the more pompous slicks. Inspiring passionate loyalties from millions of fans and redefining the weekend in america, football has become the national sport.
During his time with the team, the packers won five national championships and. Packers jerry kramer needed time to warm to vince lombardis. Perhaps, by setting down my daily thoughts and observations, he wrote, ill be able to understand precisely what it is that draws me back to professional football. Jerry kramers outgoing personality and firstrate story telling have made him one of the best spokesman of the lombardiera packers for decades. The green bay diary of jerry kramer audiobook by dick schaap, jerry kramer. And kramers accomplishments as an author remind me of the role that. Instant replay, jerry kramers diary of the green bay packers 1967 season, has rightly earned its place among the great football books. Nov 21, 2015 jerry kramer talks about the 1965 green bay packers november 21, 2015 october 14, 2019 greenbaybobfox in looking back on the history of the green bay packers, there are a lot of similarities between the 1965 team and the 2015 team. Feb 04, 2018 perhaps even more than blocking, jerry kramer is known for his stories. Candid and often amusing, jerry kramer describes from a players perspective a bygone era of sports, filled with blood, grit, and tears. Untold stories of the green bay packers by jerry poling, jerry kramer paperback special order green bay packers titletown trivia teasers revised edition by don davenport book description. Following that season, in which the aging packers fell to a record of 671 and missed the playoffs, he wrote a second book, farewell to football. If youd like some assistance finding the right literature, heres a handy and versatile guide to some quality green bay packers books for the reader in your life. This poll is to determine the top 10 packers players of alltime.
A fascinating inside account of a football season decades before the internet, sports radio, etc. The legendary packers guard, now 82, is sitting in his downtown minneapolis hotel room telling his latest. In 1967, when jerry kramer was a thirtyoneyearold green bay packers offensive lineman. During his time with the team, the packers won five nfl championships and super bowls i and ii. A sports classic, jerry kramer and dick schaaps instant replay takes readers inside the 1967 season of the green bay packers, following that storied team. Presented here is an original shell that kramer wore during a pro bowl of the 1960s. Perhaps even more than blocking, jerry kramer is known for his stories. Farewell to football first edition signed jerry kramer. Jerry kramer talks about the 1962 green bay packers bob fox. Packers great jerry kramers son publishing packers photo book. Jerry kramer played football for the green bay packers from 19581968. Schaap wrote autobiographical books about stars like hank aaron, joe montana, joe namath, tom seaver, bo jackson and mickey mantle.
Nov 06, 2010 if you wish to know what happpened to the green bay packers, inc. In 1967, when jerry kramer was a thirtyoneyearold green bay packers offensive lineman, in his tenth year with the team, he decided to keep a diary of the. The green bay diary of jerry kramer, and distant replay, and more on. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The brooklyn native also wrote books about golfing events like the masters and the u. Apr 03, 2016 sarah palin is right packers great jerry kramer should be in the hall of fame dj gallo while campaigning for trump, the exvp candidate actually made a good point. A sports classic, jerry kramer and dick schaaps instant replay takes readers inside the 1967 season of the green bay packers. The green bay diary of jerry kramer 9780385517454 by kramer, jerry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. If you wish to know what happpened to the green bay packers, inc.
Green bay packers head coach vince lombardi is carried off the field by team members, including guard jerry kramer, right, after the packers defeated the. The national football league nfl champion green bay packers defeated the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read instant replay. Nov 09, 2014 jerry kramer talks packers bears rivalry.
Green bay packers head coach vince lombardi is carried off the field by team members, including guard jerry kramer, right, after the packers defeated the oakland raiders 3314 in super bowl ii in. Jerry kramer born january 23, 1936, in jordan, montana is a former professional football player, author and sports commentator, best remembered for his 11year nfl career with the green bay packers as an offensive lineman. Green bay packers legend jerry kramer does not need to be in the pro football hall of fame. Idahos jerry kramer admitted to pro football hall of fame. He cowrote instant replay, the diary of the packers 1967. Distant replay by jerry kramer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kramer held his own in both run blocking and pass protection throughout the game. Buy downfield untold stories of the green bay packers by jerry poling, jerry kramer foreword by online at alibris. Ideally suited for our television age, it combines athletic grace with brutal violence in a game that plays out against a. Canton, ohio growing up in detroit in the 1960s, rick gosselin can remember watching jerry kramer leading the way on the famous packers sweep and dominating his hometown lions. Kramer played one more year, under new head coach phil bengtson in 1968. Jerry kramer, idaho vandals legend, in nfl hall of fame.
Jul, 2016 jerry kramer talks about the 1962 green bay packers july, 2016 july, 2016 greenbaybobfox under the leadership of head coach vince lombardi, the green bay packers won five nfl championships in seven years in the 1960s, which includes the first two super bowl games. Americas game 1967 green bay packers super bowl ii available in dvd. I started reading books about the packers, especially the lombardi. A bestseller in the 60s, this book chronicles the daybyday of what was jerry kramer s last season with the packers, and, as it turns out, the last season coach vince lombardi was with the team.
In 1967, when jerry kramer was a thirtyoneyearold green bay packers offensive lineman, in his tenth year with the team, he decided to keep a diary of the season. Jerry kramer did not know how good he was when he first joined the green bay packers. The green bay diary of jerry kramer by jerry kramer. Downfield untold stories of the green bay packers by. Aug 03, 2018 packers jerry kramer needed time to warm to vince lombardis ways. Rareexclusive lombardi legends 16x20 photo autographed by starr, hornung, taylor, and dowler super discount for the first 3 buyers only. Jerry kramer green bay packers summary photographs show green bay packers player jerry kramer playing in a football game between the packers and the oakland raiders. He was inducted into the green bay packer hall of fame in 1977, and his jersey has been retired. During his time with the team, the packers won five national championships and super bowls i and ii. A successful businessman after his retirement in 1968, kramer followed up those books with lombardi and distant replay. Early printing of this exhilarating blend of autobiography and philosophy by famous packers pulling guard jerry kramer, illustrated with 16 pages of photographs, inscribed on the half title, to al, a real good friend, jerry kramer. A fivetime firstteam all pro with the green bay packers, jerry kramer was named to three pro bowl teams during his prolific professional career. In 1971, bob harlan was hired by former packer head coach and gm dan devine to be his administrative assistant. Jerry kramer was a right guard for the green bay packers from 1958 to 1968.
Kramer and schaap would write two more books together. Idaho football legend jerry kramer was voted into the pro football hall of fame on saturday ending a controversy that dragged on for decades. Kramer played his last year under new head coach phil bengtson in 1968. Culminating in the championship game against the cowboys, the game came down to a final yard with just seconds to play. Alicia kramer will present her dad jerry, a fivetime nfl champion guard with the green bay packers in the 1960s, at his pro football hall of fame induction in canton this august, according to. I was thinking about being an author and how flowery my language should be. Jul 18, 2018 jerry kramers ice bowl stories never get old. Perhaps, by setting down my daily thoughts and observations, he wrote, i ll be able to understand precisely what it is that draws me back to professional football. He sends the treasures of his football career to auction not out of personal need, but rather to establish a trust to fund the education of his five grandchildren. The green bay diary of jerry kramer kramer, gerald l.
Jerry kramer books list of books by author jerry kramer. Theres an internet petition, a scattershot movement on twitter and facebook aided in part by the. Feb 22, 2017 the case for kramer is more persistent than for any other player not in the hall of fame. Anxious waiting, then finally, a knock on the door. The green bay diary of jerry kramer ebook written by jerry kramer. Remember the criteria listed in this piece, and make sure to tell me why your number 1 packer should hold the top spot. Sarah palin is right packers great jerry kramer should. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. A bestseller in the 60s, this book chronicles the daybyday of what was jerry kramers last season with the packers, and, as it turns out, the last season coach vince.
A sports classic, jerry kramer and dick schaaps instant replay takes readers inside the 1967 season of the green bay packers, following that storied team from training camp to their dramatic victory in super bowl ii. Sarah palin is right packers great jerry kramer should be. Who holds the super bowl record for the longest kickoff return. Sarah palin is right packers great jerry kramer should be in the hall of fame dj gallo while campaigning for trump, the exvp candidate actually made a good point. Dean has written two books on collecting vintage baseball cards.