I honestly still get a little choked up thinking about the day we finally actually saw him walk into Canton after waiting for so long. It feels so surreal that our constant pestering might have nudged things along even a tiny bit because he belongs there more than almost anyone …
October 6, 2015
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Final supporters
Thank you all so very much for caring enough to sign this petition. We may never know to what degree, if any, your support here helped sway the opinions of the Hall of Fame Voters. I like to think it made an impact.
We can all take great satisfaction in knowing that Jerry was able to live to see the day he received the ultimate recognition for his contributions, his skill, and his class. There are others who have not been so fortunate.
I raise a glass and toast you all. Well done!
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For decades, Jerry Kramer has been passed over when inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame have been chosen. He has been widely recognized as one of the greatest players in NFL history at his position (offensive guard), and is richly deserving of a place in Canton, OH.
Here are some of the highlights of his career:
-Kramer won 5 World Championship titles including the first 2 Superbowls with the Green Bay Packers.
- He was selected as an All-Pro 5 times.
- He was named to 3 pro bowls.
- He was named as a guard on the 50th Anniversary NFL Team in 1970. He is the only member of this team not in the Hall of Fame.
- He was named a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1960s by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
- He was named a starting guard in "The Ultimate Super Bowl 40 Man Roster", the 40th anniversary all-time Super Bowl team.
- An NFL Network production of the "Top 10 not in the Hall of Fame" voted Jerry the number one player not in the Hall of Fame.
- He was instrumental in leading the power rushing game of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in the 1960s. He is well know as a lead blocker of the famous "Packer Sweep".
- His blocking helped running back Jim Taylor average over 5 yards a carry for 3 years. The lowest average for any leading rusher during Jerry's career was 3.5 yards.
- Kramer and center Ken Bowman made the crucial blocks that allowed Bart Starr to score the winning touchdown in the "Ice Bowl".
- He also served as a place kicker, scoring 177 points.
- He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1975.
- His jersey number (64) has been retired at his alma mater, the University of Idaho.
- He was inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame in 1990.
- He was named to the 50th Anniversary Senior Bowl All-Time Team
- Many injuries and a serious illness could not keep Kramer down. Each and every time, determination brought him back to fight another day.
- After Jerry's football career ended, his work didn't stop. He wrote and co-wrote best-selling books chronicling his experiences in the NFL, including:
Instant Replay, 1968 (with Dick Schaap)
Farewell to Football, 1969 (with Dick Schaap)
Lombardi: Winning is the Only Thing, 1970, 1976 (Jerry Kramer, Ed.)
Distant Replay, 1985 (with Dick Schaap)
- Jerry Kramer founded the "Gridiron Greats" assistance fund (visit it atwww.gridirongreats.org). This fund provides financial assistance and coordination of social services to many retired players who have urgent needs for a variety of reasons, including inadequate disability and/or pensions. He used proceeds from the auction of his replica Super Bowl I ring (the original was stolen) as initial funding.
Show your support for Jerry and sign this petition. Make known your feelings that Jerry Kramer should be given a spot in a place he belongs.
He belongs in Canton.
Updates
Reached 5,000 supporters
July 30, 2015
May 31, 2013
I was just looking over some of your notes and honestly the sheer number of people who remember that 1967 block is wild but it makes sense because Jerry deserves his spot in Canton more than anyone else right now. I keep hearing from people who think this is long overdue and the frustration is real but it is so cool to see how deep the loyalty to the Packers runs in all of you.
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 1, 2011
October 28, 2006
A hundred people really just did this and I am honestly shocked because I honestly thought this might just sit here in the void forever. It is wild to see that yellow bar move even a little bit and I appreciate everyone who took a second to click that button because it makes me feel like maybe I am not just shouting into the wind after all.
Reached 100 supporters
October 27, 2006
950 Comments
Jerry Kramer became my first and all-time NFL hero in 1967 when I was 11 years old. I followed his career with gusto! I can't believe he has been omitted from Canton all these years. He was an original Super Bowl star. Put him in now!
When I was growing up in the 60's I read Jerry's books. Being that is has been 40 years since he played and is notyetin the hallis inexcusable. The hall should induct him as soon as they next meet. Please don't let another year go by without inducting him.
Please vote for Jerry Kramer to inducted into the Hall of Fame. It is because of awesome men like Jerry that the NFL is what is it today. He is more than just a great football player, he is a great man that make all of Packer nation proud !! He deserves to be in the Hall so please acknowledge him for his contributions on and off the field. The time is way overdue so please give all the fans what they want, a chance to see a great football player, a great spokesperson of the game and more importantly a great man that truly deserves to be inducted. Warmest Regards, Dean Pesare
I agree whole heartly with you Greg. Jerry should have been in the HOF 20 years ago. LETS RIGHT A WRONG HOF!!!
Jerry deserves in!
There is no valid reason for Jerry not being in the PFHOF. Simple as that.
His team dominated to the extent that it would justify electing the team. The packer sweep was so dominant due to jerry kramer.
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I honestly still get a little choked up thinking about the day we finally actually saw him walk into Canton after waiting for so long. It feels so surreal that our constant pestering might have nudged things along even a tiny bit because he belongs there more than almost anyone …
October 6, 2015
Final supporters
Thank you all so very much for caring enough to sign this petition. We may never know to what degree, if any, your support here helped sway the opinions of the Hall of Fame Voters. I like to think it made an impact.
We can all take great satisfaction in knowing that Jerry was able to live to see the day he received the ultimate recognition for his contributions, his skill, and his class. There are others who have not been so fortunate.
I raise a glass and toast you all. Well done!
* * * * * * * * * *
For decades, Jerry Kramer has been passed over when inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame have been chosen. He has been widely recognized as one of the greatest players in NFL history at his position (offensive guard), and is richly deserving of a place in Canton, OH.
Here are some of the highlights of his career:
-Kramer won 5 World Championship titles including the first 2 Superbowls with the Green Bay Packers.
- He was selected as an All-Pro 5 times.
- He was named to 3 pro bowls.
- He was named as a guard on the 50th Anniversary NFL Team in 1970. He is the only member of this team not in the Hall of Fame.
- He was named a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1960s by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
- He was named a starting guard in "The Ultimate Super Bowl 40 Man Roster", the 40th anniversary all-time Super Bowl team.
- An NFL Network production of the "Top 10 not in the Hall of Fame" voted Jerry the number one player not in the Hall of Fame.
- He was instrumental in leading the power rushing game of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in the 1960s. He is well know as a lead blocker of the famous "Packer Sweep".
- His blocking helped running back Jim Taylor average over 5 yards a carry for 3 years. The lowest average for any leading rusher during Jerry's career was 3.5 yards.
- Kramer and center Ken Bowman made the crucial blocks that allowed Bart Starr to score the winning touchdown in the "Ice Bowl".
- He also served as a place kicker, scoring 177 points.
- He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1975.
- His jersey number (64) has been retired at his alma mater, the University of Idaho.
- He was inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame in 1990.
- He was named to the 50th Anniversary Senior Bowl All-Time Team
- Many injuries and a serious illness could not keep Kramer down. Each and every time, determination brought him back to fight another day.
- After Jerry's football career ended, his work didn't stop. He wrote and co-wrote best-selling books chronicling his experiences in the NFL, including:
Instant Replay, 1968 (with Dick Schaap)
Farewell to Football, 1969 (with Dick Schaap)
Lombardi: Winning is the Only Thing, 1970, 1976 (Jerry Kramer, Ed.)
Distant Replay, 1985 (with Dick Schaap)
- Jerry Kramer founded the "Gridiron Greats" assistance fund (visit it atwww.gridirongreats.org). This fund provides financial assistance and coordination of social services to many retired players who have urgent needs for a variety of reasons, including inadequate disability and/or pensions. He used proceeds from the auction of his replica Super Bowl I ring (the original was stolen) as initial funding.
Show your support for Jerry and sign this petition. Make known your feelings that Jerry Kramer should be given a spot in a place he belongs.
He belongs in Canton.
Updates
Reached 5,000 supporters
July 30, 2015
May 31, 2013
I was just looking over some of your notes and honestly the sheer number of people who remember that 1967 block is wild but it makes sense because Jerry deserves his spot in Canton more than anyone else right now. I keep hearing from people who think this is long overdue and the frustration is real but it is so cool to see how deep the loyalty to the Packers runs in all of you.
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 1, 2011
October 28, 2006
A hundred people really just did this and I am honestly shocked because I honestly thought this might just sit here in the void forever. It is wild to see that yellow bar move even a little bit and I appreciate everyone who took a second to click that button because it makes me feel like maybe I am not just shouting into the wind after all.
Reached 100 supporters
October 27, 2006
950 Comments
Terrific player who continued to promote the NFL after his career as an author, commentator, public speaker, sought-after interviewee, and philanthropist. Inducting this man would do so much to elevate respect and dignity to the NFL.
Jerry Kramer became my first and all-time NFL hero in 1967 when I was 11 years old. I followed his career with gusto! I can't believe he has been omitted from Canton all these years. He was an original Super Bowl star. Put him in now!
When I was growing up in the 60's I read Jerry's books. Being that is has been 40 years since he played and is notyetin the hallis inexcusable. The hall should induct him as soon as they next meet. Please don't let another year go by without inducting him.
Please vote for Jerry Kramer to inducted into the Hall of Fame. It is because of awesome men like Jerry that the NFL is what is it today. He is more than just a great football player, he is a great man that make all of Packer nation proud !! He deserves to be in the Hall so please acknowledge him for his contributions on and off the field. The time is way overdue so please give all the fans what they want, a chance to see a great football player, a great spokesperson of the game and more importantly a great man that truly deserves to be inducted. Warmest Regards, Dean Pesare
I agree whole heartly with you Greg. Jerry should have been in the HOF 20 years ago. LETS RIGHT A WRONG HOF!!!
Jerry deserves in!
There is no valid reason for Jerry not being in the PFHOF. Simple as that.
His team dominated to the extent that it would justify electing the team. The packer sweep was so dominant due to jerry kramer.
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Terrific player who continued to promote the NFL after his career as an author, commentator, public speaker, sought-after interviewee, and philanthropist. Inducting this man would do so much to elevate respect and dignity to the NFL.