Dave Hanner

Playing career Selected in the fifth round of the 1952 NFL draft, 52nd overall, Hanner played defensive tackle for the Packers for 13 seasons, from 1952 to 1964, and was selected for the Pro Bowl in 1953 and 1954.

He started at left defensive end in 1961 and 1962 for the team's first two National Football League championships under head coach Vince Lombardi.

During his NFL career, Hanner played in 160 of 164 possible regular season games, missing three of those in his rookie season.

Coaching career Following his playing career, Hanner immediately stepped into coaching with the Packers, initially being named as defensive line coach by head coach Vince Lombardi. He would ultimately spend 16 seasons as an assistant coach with the team.

When Dan Devine took over as head coach in 1971, he was promoted to the defensive coordinator, a position he served in until 1974. Bart Starr became the team's head coach in 1975 and Hanner remained as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.

Hanner was fired by Starr following the disappointing 1979 season, during which the team finished with a record of 5–11. This marked an end to Hanner's 28 consecutive year stint with the team — the second longest run in team history to that of legendary player and coach Curly Lambeau. He transferred into a scout role until he retired in 1996.

Hanner was inducted into both the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

Death and legacy After being in poor health for an extended period, Hanner suffered a heart attack and died two days later on September 11, 2008, at the age of 78. He was survived by his wife, six children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.