Green bay donald driver spent his entire 14season nfl career with the. Donald driver, mark lee inducted into green bay packers. Robert mathis, ben coates, donald driver and more named. The black college football hall of fame announced the 26. Packers drafted donald driver in the seventh round 20 years ago. Donald driver 2020 black college football hall of fame finalist. Donald driver s thank you fans tour taking place from august 10 is the first tour ever for a professional athlete to thank his fans. Donald driver, mark lee inducted into green bay packers hall. Packers hall of fame to induct donald driver and mark lee.
Wr donald driver donald driver, selected in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft, played in 205 games during his 14year packers career. Apr 19, 2019 its been 20 years since the green bay packers spent a seventhround pick on a littleknown receiver from alcorn state named donald driver. Donald driver right where he belongs in the packers hall. When asked by blessed sacrament elementary school 3rd grader, mariana minter, what his funniest packer memory was, donald driver had a story involving favre, cake and arthritis medicine. Also part of the 108 early nominees who are eligible for. Driver is not a hall of famer, he is a very good wide reciever but will not put up the numbers her will probably finish his career with about 650 catches which is boarder line. And as he climbs the list of alltime franchise receiving records, hes thinking about another goal. If i was given the ability to select one man in the history of any sport and put him into that sports hall of fame, i wouldnt choose pete rose, dennis rodman or. Jul 23, 2017 donald driver, a former seventhround pick who went on to catch 743 passes for 10,7 yards over 205 games, was inducted into the packers hall of fame on saturday. Reactions to donald driver and mark lee induction into the packers hall of fame. Nov 21, 2018 the nfl recently announced its semifinalist for the pro football hall of fame and there is one member of the green bay packers who made the cut. Donald driver, mark lee going into packers hall of fame. Discussion in green bay packers fan forum started by gbpack2010, mar 7, 2011. Donald driver to emcee 66th wisconsin athletic hall of fame.
Donald driver 2020 black college football hall of fame. Will donald driver be inducted into the pro football hall of. The green bay packers have immortalized their alltime leading receiver. Donald driver aiming for pro football hall of fame sporting. To be the alltime packers leading receiver in franchise history, that tells you that youre among some of the greatest icons and legends that ever played in the green and.
I recently visited the pro football hall of fame in canton, and my mom asked if donald driver was in the hall of fame. Selected by the green bay packers in the final round of the 1999 nfl draft, donald driver beat the odds to become one of the greatest receivers in franchise history. On saturday, driver was inducted into the teams hall of fame along with former cornerback mark lee. The mayor of green bay presented driver with a key to the city and announced that the receiver statue that previously resided in front of the former packers hall of fame and is now in downtown green bay would be refurbished, with the receiver wearing a no. Does donald driver deserve your 2018 pro football hall of fame vote. Kllms million mile club began with our charter member, mrs. I decided, why not take a look at each one of them and compare them to driver. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The best packers not in the nfl hall of fame oth wisconsin. Driver hall of fame millions of miles and accident free. It would be surprising if donald driver became a firstballot hall of famer, especially with other.
On july 22, 2017, driver was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame. Donald driver 1 hr as we prepare to reopen our driven elite fitness and health facilities, we are excited to announce our biggest athlete performance training program springsummer event. Donald driver wr, 19992012 is among 108 players and coaches who have been named as modernera nominees for the pro foootball hall of fame. Donald driver accomplished one of his goals by winning a super bowl. You were the one who believed in me when not too many other people did.
Apr 08, 2007 driver is not a hall of famer, he is a very good wide reciever but will not put up the numbers her will probably finish his career with about 650 catches which is boarder line. The wisconsin athletic hall of fame recently announced that wisconsin badgers mens basketball coach bo ryan and green bay packers alltime leading wide receiver donald driver have been selected for induction into the athletic hall of fame s 65th anniversary class. Donald driver, a former seventhround pick who went on to catch 743 passes for 10,7 yards over 205 games, was inducted into the packers hall of fame on saturday. Mary miller retired driving a million accidentfree miles while running with her husband, robert. Donald driver aiming for pro football hall of fame. Pro football hall of fame announces 108 nominees for 2018 class. Donald driver talks packers, postcareer work, hall of. Hall of fame gm ron wolf made him the 2th overall pick in the 1999 draft. Pro football hall of fame ford fan vote pro football hall. Will donald driver be inducted into the pro football hall of fame.
Thanks, brett by donald driver the players tribune. Stay tuned for the announcement of our grand prize winner. This got me thinking, donald driver is a green bay packer legend, but should he have a place in the pro football hall of fame. Other firstyear nominees are wide receivers steve smith and donald driver, offensive linemen. Donald drivers thank you fans tour taking place from august 10 is the first tour ever for a professional athlete to thank his fans. Recently inducted into the packers hall of fame, donald wanted to do something special for the fans in wisconsin with some fun and surprise visits, and it will culminate at his final charity softball. Former wide receiver donald driver and former cornerback mark lee learned tuesday morning they will be inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame next summer. Wmtv donald driver has been named one of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame, tmj4 reports. How good do wide receivers have to be generally to get to the hall of fame. When donald trump is your driver, the awkward conversation never stops. Accomplishments in green bay, donald driver reached his ultimate goal of winning a super bowl ring when the packers defeated the pittsburgh steelers in super bowl xlv. Reactions to donald driver and mark lee induction into the. Former green bay packers wide receiver donald driver announced he is a finalist for the 2020 black college football hall of fame.
Donald driver has been named one of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame. Donald driver, mark lee headline packers 2017 hall of. Also part of the 108 early nominees who are eligible for the first time, having been retired for five years when the class is chosen next february, are cornerback ronde barber, steve smith former giant, eagle and ram, offensive linemen steve hutchinson, matt birk, and jeff saturday, and. Green bay packers announced wr donald driver retired. Ap the green bay packers are getting ready to induct two new members to the franchises hall of fame. Wisconsin athletic hall of fame induction ceremony.
When your driver wont stop talking about the dangers of wind power. Pro football hall of fame announces 108 nominees sporting news. Jan 31, 20 tallying up the final numbers on donald driver s career. Donald driver is the latest green bay great to lock down his place in the packers history books.
Does donald driver deserve your 2018 pro football hall of. Donald driver, mark lee to be inducted into packers hof. Selected by the green bay packers in the final round of the 1999 nfl draft, donald driver beat the odds to become one of the greatest receivers in franchise. Donald driver named 2020 black college football hall of fame. Packers donald driver tells funny brett favre story youtube. Donald driver to emcee 66th wisconsin athletic hall of. Donald driver cherishes packers hall of fame induction.
I would like to book donald for an upcoming appearance or speaking engagement. For more information about the voting process, visit our becoming a hall of famer page. Five takeaways from the wisconsin athletic hall of fame ceremony. Green bay wluk former green bay packers wide receiver donald driver announced he is a finalist for the 2020 black college football hall of fame. It would be surprising if donald driver became a firstballot hall of famer, especially with other receivers such as cris carter and tim brown not yet enshrined. Donald driver was immortalized in bronze by the wisconsin athletic hall of fame in 2016 during the organizations first induction ceremony in nine years. The first time i walked into the green bay locker room, and i saw you and. Alltime leading receiver donald driver and ballhawking cornerback mark lee will be honored on saturday at a banquet at lambeau field. Green bay donald driver has been named one of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame. The finalists of the 2020 black college football hall of fame. Donald driver and mark lee going into packers hall of fame monty mcmahon november 15, 2016 some years you get to induct brett favre or mike holmgren into the green bay packers hall of fame.
Donald driver spoke after being inducted into the packers hall of fame. The street leading to the statue was also renamed donald driver way. Packers alltime leading wr donald driver is among this years pro football hall of fame nominees. How about other receivers once they are eligible like greg jennings, i know a lot of people hate him, but you cant deny he was a good receiver jordy nelson or even james jones. Donald driver named finalist for black college football.
In july 2017, he was inducted into the packers hall of fame. If i could communicate one thing to brett this weekend as he goes into the hall of fame, id tell him simply this. Green bay a surefire member of the packers hall of fame in a few years, donald driver will have to get used to being mentioned in the same breath as other green bay legends. Now the green bay packersa wide receiver is focused on making the hall of fame, after talking to former raiders receiver. Donald driver named 2020 black college football hall of. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball.
Packer forum is one of the largest online communities for the green bay packers. Nov 15, 2016 now, driver will take his place among the franchises alltime greats after the packers hall of fame inc. Sep, 2017 donald driver wr, 19992012 is among 108 players and coaches who have been named as modernera nominees for the pro foootball hall of fame. He was inducted alongside former packers cornerback mark lee. Oct 25, 2019 donald driver has been named on of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame. Recently inducted into the packers hall of fame, donald wanted to do something special for the fans in wisconsin with some fun and surprise visits, and it will culminate at his final charity softball game in appleton on august. When donald trump is your driver, he cannot stop talking about windmills, and you cannot escape this waking nightmare. Packers alltime leading receiver donald driver walks the wisconsin athletic hall of fame with 12 sports stephen watson subscribe to wisn on youtube for more. Donald driver speaks at packers hall of fame induction. Donald driver, mark lee set for packers hall of fame call.
Now, driver will take his place among the franchises alltime greats after the packers hall of fame inc. Atlanta packers great donald driver is a finalist for induction into the black college football hall of fame, according to a news release from the group. Donald jerome driver born february 2, 1975 is a former american football wide receiver. The nfl recently announced its semifinalist for the pro football hall of fame and there is one member of the green bay packers who made the cut. The wisconsin athletic hall of fame recently announced that wisconsin badgers men s basketball coach bo ryan and green bay packers alltime leading wide receiver donald driver have been selected for induction into the athletic hall of fames 65th anniversary class. Jun 05, 2011 packers receiver donald driver has won his first career super bowl. Donald driver reflects on wi hall of fame induction youtube. Jan 25, 2019 former green bay packers general manager ron wolf left greets former packers wide receiver donald driver before the wisconsin athletic hall of fame ceremony thursday, jan.
Donald driver has been named on of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame. Oct 18, 2008 im a jets fan and in my biased opinion wayne chrebet and laverneus coles are no where near the hof, but are as good as driver. Donald driver among five packers named as modernera. Donald driver named 2020 black college hall of fame finalist. It turned out to be one of the best seventhround picks in nfl history. Packers receiver donald driver has won his first career super bowl.
Donald driver talks packers, postcareer work, hall of fame. Donald driver right where he belongs in the packers hall of fame donald driver, the green bay packers alltime leader in receptions and receiving yards, was honored during a team ceremony on. Off the field donald hosted inside the huddle with donald driver, his statewide tv show, which is in its 7th season in 2009. Tallying up the final numbers on donald drivers career. Tallying up the final numbers on donald driver s career. Donald driver named finalist for black college football hall. You are currently viewing our community forums as a guest user. I went through and crunched the numbers and there are only 17 wide receivers in the history of the league to make the hall. Will donald driver be inducted into the pro football hall.
The historic wisconsin athletic hall of fame today announced that 2016 wisconsin athletic hall of fame inductee donald driver will serve as emcee of the 66th anniversary wisconsin athletic hall of. Driver spent his entire career with the packers, making four pro bowls and helping lead the team to victory in super bowl xlv. On july 22, 2017, he was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame. On saturday, driver was inducted into the teams hall of fame. Football robert mathis, ben coates, donald driver and more named finalists for 2020 black college football hof. Donald driver and recordbreaking reception are featured.
Donald driver was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame on saturday, 18 years after being drafted in the seventh round. Donald driver, selected in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft, played in 205 games during his 14year packers career. Jul 24, 2017 donald driver is the latest green bay great to lock down his place in the packers history books. Donald driver, the packers new alltime receptions leader, is the subject of a new exhibit in the packers hall of fame that features equipment and the football involved in the recordbreaking. Packers induct wr donald driver into teams hall of fame.
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