Arnie Herber Hall Of Fame NFL

Arnie Herber was one of the NFL’s first great passing quarterbacks, helping revolutionize the game during his career with the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants from 1930 to 1945. Known for his strong arm and deep passing accuracy, Herber thrived in Curly Lambeau’s innovative offense, often connecting with Hall of Fame receivers Don Hutson and Johnny Blood. He led the league in passing yards three times and in touchdown passes three times, proving that the forward pass could be a dominant weapon.

Herber guided the Packers to four NFL Championships (1930, 1931, 1936, 1939), earning a reputation as one of the game’s most clutch performers. Despite playing in an era dominated by running, he retired as one of the league’s all-time passing leaders. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966, Herber’s legacy lives on as a pioneer who helped transform pro football into the modern passing game we know today.

Herber's Awards and Honors

• Pro Football Hall of Fame (1966)
• NFL 1930s All-Decade Team
• 4× NFL Champion (1930, 1931, 1936, 1939)
• 3× NFL Passing Yards Leader (1932, 1934, 1936)
• 3× NFL Passing TDs Leader (1932, 1934, 1936)

NFL Records

• First quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 1,500 yards in a season (1936)
• Held NFL career record for most passing yards at retirement (8,041)
• Tied NFL record for most touchdown passes in a season (19 in 1936) at the time
• Led NFL in yards per pass attempt three times (1932, 1934, 1936)
• First quarterback to win four NFL Championships as a starter
• Key figure in establishing the forward pass as a primary offensive weapon

NFL Teams

Green Bay Packers (1930–1940)
New York Giants (1944–1945)