Dad's Speech at the East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame Induction

Former Green Bay Packers great Jerry Kramer was inducted into the East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame on Friday evening in Houston.

Kramer, an offensive guard who played 11 years for the Packers (1958-68) and was a part of all five of Green Bay's NFL championships under head coach Vince Lombardi, played in the 33rd East-West Shrine Game in 1957 as a prospect from the University of Idaho.

The Packers drafted Kramer in 1958 in the fourth round with the 39th overall selection, three spots after selecting linebacker Ray Nitschke. Green Bay drafted center Dan Currie and fullback Jim Taylor with its first two selections that year, making it one of the Packers' top drafts of all-time.

Kramer went on to make All-Pro five times, and he was named to the NFL's 50th anniversary team in 1969.

The annual East-West Shrine Game began in 1925 and features many of the best college players in the nation. The event raises money for Shriners Hospitals for Children, an international health care system of 22 hospitals across North America. It is recognized as a prime scouting opportunity for NFL teams to see many of the country's top college seniors in action.

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[coolsouthernrain75]

I know from reading Mr. Kramer's books that he had four sons. I don't know which of those four produced this video but regardless, it's refreshing to see someone honor their father with such a tribute. Great speech ! Thanks for putting this on.

[ILovemyRuth]

Growing up just minutes from the Pro Football Hall Of Fame since it was built. I can not understand why Jerry Kramer is not in the HOF. GO Packers

[eriktheartist]

Bravo & Congratulations.. a positive great speak Mr. Kramer!