Forrest Gregg
Inducted:
1977
Forrest Gregg was one of the toughest and most durable offensive linemen in NFL history. Playing primarily for the Green Bay Packers from 1956 to 1970, Gregg was a key component of the legendary Packers teams led by coach Vince Lombardi, helping them secure five NFL championships, including the first two Super Bowls.
Known for his fierce blocking, leadership, and resilience, he earned the nickname “The Iron Man.” After his playing career, Gregg went on to coach multiple NFL teams and the CFL’s Shreveport Pirates. His impact on the game as both a player and coach was profound, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.
Gregg's Awards and Records
- 3× Super Bowl champion (I, II, VI)
- 5× NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965–1967)
- 7× First-team All-Pro (1960, 1962–1967)
- Second-team All-Pro (1959)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1959–1964, 1966–1968)
- Cincinnati Bengals 50th Anniversary Team
NFL Records
- NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL Coach of the Year (1976)
NFL Team
As a player:
Green Bay Packers (1956, 1958–1970)
Dallas Cowboys (1971)
As a coach:
Cleveland Browns (1975–1977)
Toronto Argonauts (1979)
Cincinnati Bengals (1980–1983)
Green Bay Packers (1984–1987)
SMU (1989–1990)
Shreveport Pirates (1994–1995)
NFL draft:
1956: 2nd round, 20th pick
Green Bay Packers
Number Worn:
75, 79
NFL Stats
Seasons:
1956–1970
Games Played:
193
Fumble recoveries:
8
Pro Bowls:
7
NFL Championships:
5 (1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967)
Super Bowl Wins:
2
Head coaching record:
NFL: 75–85–1 (.469)
CFL: 13–39 (.250)
NCAA: 3–19 (.136)