Henry Jordan
Inducted:
1995
Player Stats
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
248 lb (112 kg)
Born:
January 26, 1935
Emporia, Virginia, U.S.
Died:
February 21, 1977
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Position:
Defensive tackle
Defensive end
College:
Virginia
Henry Jordan was a relentless defensive tackle whose quickness, power, and leadership helped define the Green Bay Packers’ dominance of the 1960s. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1957, Jordan was traded to the Packers in 1959—where he became a cornerstone of Vince Lombardi’s legendary defense. Known for his speed off the line and ability to disrupt both the pass and run, Jordan earned the respect of teammates and opponents alike.
He played a key role in helping Green Bay win five NFL Championships and the first two Super Bowls. A dynamic locker-room presence, he was as famous for his humor as for his toughness on the field. Jordan was selected to four Pro Bowls and named First-Team All-Pro five times. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995, Henry Jordan remains remembered as one of the finest defensive tackles in NFL history.
Jordan's Awards and Honors
- 2× Super Bowl champion (I, II)
- 5× NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965–1967)
- 5× First-team All-Pro (1960–1964)
- Second-team All-Pro (1966)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1960, 1961, 1963, 1966)
- Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
NFL Records
- One of only a few defensive linemen ever to earn this honor
- Consistently ranked among the league’s best defenders
- Appeared in 143 career games, an exceptional feat for a defensive tackle of his era
NFL Teams
Cleveland Browns (1957–1958)
Green Bay Packers (1959–1969)
NFL Draft:
1957: 5th round, 52nd overall pick
Cleveland Browns
Number Worn:
72, 74
NFL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1957–1969)
Games Played:
168
Game Started:
131
Fumble recoveries:
21
Total touchdowns:
1
Sacks:
59.5
