Ray Nitschke was selected, at age 20, in the third round of the 1958 NFL draft, the 36th overall pick. This draft, held on December 2, 1957, included two other significant Packers of the 1960s: fullback Jim Taylor of LSU (2nd rd., 15th overall) and right guard Jerry Kramer of Idaho (4th rd., 39th overall). A month after the 1958 season ended, Vince Lombardi was hired as head coach. Nitschke became a full time starter in 1962, the anchor of a disciplined defense that helped win five NFL titles and the first two Super Bowls in the 1960s. He was the MVP of the 1962 NFL Championship game, accepting the prize of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In the game, Nitschke recovered 2 fumbles and deflected a pass that was intercepted. The Packers won the game, 16-7. In Super Bowl I Nitschke contributed 6 tackles and a sack. In Super Bowl II Nitschke lead Green Bay's defense with 9 tackles. He was an All-Pro three consecutive seasons (1964-66), and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978. Photographed by Chicago Bears sideline photographer, Ron Nelsen. This historic piece of sports memorabilia is part of our black and white Collectors Series. All of these photographs are hand printed from the original negatives. To have this item framed, please scroll below.