Herb Adderley, a member of six championship teams with the Packers and Cowboys, died Friday. He was 81.
Adderley was a first-round pick for the Green Bay Packers in the 1961 NFL Draft and played for the Packers through 1969 before ending his pro football career with the Dallas Cowboys (1970-72).
Adderley was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1980.
The following is a statement from Hall of Fame President & CEO David Baker:
“The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Herb Adderley. He was a great player and an even greater man. Herb left an indelible mark on the Game and was respected tremendously by players and personnel across the league.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Herb’s wife, Brenda, and their entire family. We will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration for future generations. The Hall of Fame flag will be flown at half-staff in Herb’s memory.”
Adderley played in four of the first six Super Bowls, winning championship rings in three of them. He also played in seven NFL championship games in an 11-year span from 1961 through 1971. His teams – the Packers five times and the Cowboys twice – won every one.
Bart Starr, quarterback of the Packers during their dynastic run in the 1960s, called Adderley “the greatest cornerback to ever play the game.”
Following his retirement, Adderley returned to his hometown of Philadelphia to broadcast football games for Temple University and the Philadelphia Eagles.
