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John Brockington, All-Pro fullback with Packers in 1970s, dies at 74

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Brockington, a native of Brooklyn, NY, was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1971. He made three Pro Bowls from 1971-1973 and reached first team All-Pro twice. Brockington became a member of the Packers Hall of Fame in 1984. He created the John Brockington Foundation to help people afflicted with kidney disease.

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Wisconsin State Journal

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John Brockington, All-Pro fullback with Packers in 1970s, dies at 74

John Brockington played for the Packers from 1971-77 and rushed for 5,024 yards during that stretch, fourth most in franchise history.

2 years ago·Madison, United States

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National Post

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Legendary Packers RB John Brockington dies at 74

Three-time Pro Bowl running back John Brockington died Friday in San Diego, the Green Bay Packers said. He was 74.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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John Brockington, All-Pro fullback with Green Bay Packers, dies at 74

He was the first running back in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons.

2 years ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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John Brockington, All-Pro fullback with Packers, dies at 74

John Brockington, a former All-Pro fullback who ranks fourth on the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing list, has died. He was 74.

2 years ago·Milwaukee, United States

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westernwheel.ca

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John Brockington, All-Pro fullback with Packers, dies at 74

SAN DIEGO (AP) — John Brockington, a former All-Pro fullback who ranks fourth on the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing list, has died. He was 74. The Packers announced Brockington died Friday in San Diego.

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