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"Kramer, Ron"

Prepare to explore the incredible career of Ronald John "Ron" Kramer, a multi-sport phenom whose impact on football, particularly at the tight end position, was nothing short of revolutionary. Born on June 24, 1935, in Girard, Kansas, Kramer's journey from an all-state Michigan athlete to a pillar of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers dynasty is a testament to his rare blend of size, speed, and fierce determination.

This series will delve into how Kramer, often considered the prototype for the modern tight end, combined elite blocking prowess with game-changing receiving skills. From his dominant collegiate days as a nine-time letterman at the University of Michigan to his vital role in the Packers' NFL Championships, we'll uncover the full story of this College Football Hall of Famer and NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team selection.

  • DOB: June 24
  • EVENTDAY: June 24, November 26
  • FOOTBALL: NFL Draft
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Brodie John, Brown Jim, Dawson Len, Hornung Paul, Kramer Ron, Parker Jim, Ron Kramer
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Michigan Wolverines
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 87
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 83, Number 88
  • PROFOOTBALL: 1957
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
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FOOTBALL NAME | Kramer Ron

"Golden Draft of '57: A Class for the Ages"

The 1957 NFL Draft, a pivotal event in professional football history, was held over two sessions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first four rounds took place on November 26, 1956, at the Warwick Hotel, with the remaining twenty-six rounds concluding on January 31, 1957, at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel. This draft is widely regarded as one of the most talent-rich in NFL history, producing an astonishing number of future legends.
The first ten selections of the 1957 NFL Draft were: ✦ Green Bay Packers: Paul Hornung, Halfback, Notre Dame ✦ Los Angeles Rams: Jon Arnett, Halfback, USC ✦ San Francisco 49ers: John Brodie, Quarterback, Stanford ✦ Green Bay Packers: Ron Kramer, End, Michigan ✦ Pittsburgh Steelers: Len Dawson, Quarterback, Purdue ✦ Cleveland Browns: Jim Brown, Fullback, Syracuse ✦ Philadelphia Eagles: Clarence Peaks, Fullback, Michigan State ✦ Baltimore Colts: Jim Parker, Guard, Ohio State ✦ Washington Redskins: Don Bosseler, Fullback, Miami (FL) ✦ Chicago Cardinals: Jerry Tubbs, Center, Oklahoma Remarkably, this draft class yielded an incredible nine Pro Football Hall of Famers, with four of them coming in the top 10 alone: ✦ Paul Hornung (1st overall pick, Green Bay Packers) - Pro Football Hall of Famer, College Football Hall of Famer...
FOOTBALL NAME | Kramer Ron

"Ron Kramer Legendary Wolverines, Packers, and Lions End"

June 24, 1935 - Girard, Kansas - The University of Michigan’s end from 1954 to 1956, Ron Kramer, was born.
In his bio on the National Football Foundation’s website, Kramer was one of Michigan's all-time great athletes, starring on the varsity football, basketball, and track teams en route to nine varsity letters...