2020 took another star football player as former Green Bay Packers Cornerback, Herb Adderley, passed away at the age of 81.

A Halfback at Michigan State, Adderley was taken by Green Bay with the 12^thOverall Pick in the 1961 Draft.  With Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor in tow, Packers Head Coach, Vince Lombardi, moved Adderley to Cornerback late in his rookie season.  It turned out to be one of the best position switches in athletic history.

From 1962 to 1967, Adderley was chosen for five Pro Bowls, four First Team All-Pros, and was considered to be one of the elite Corners in Football.  He was part of all five Packers’ NFL Championships and their first two Super Bowls.  Adderley was also named to the 1960s All-Decade Team.  He joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1970, and he played there for three seasons, winning a third Super Bowl (VI).  He retired with 48 Interceptions.

Adderley was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends, family and fans of Herb Adderley.

A five-time Champion with the Green Bay Packers (and a sixth with the Dallas Cowboys), Herb Adderley intercepted 39 passes and twice would lead the NFL in Interception Return Yards.  Adderley was a four time First Team All-Pro and was also a star Kick Returner who produced over 3,000 Yards.  He would tally nine touchdowns overall, an incredible number for someone who didn’t play offense.

Adderly entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Packers Hall of Fame a year later.