Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver hauls in his second touchdown of 2012. Feb 06, 20 green bay packers fans can expect to see plenty of donald driver even though he officially ended his 14year career with the team. If you cant get on the field, at least you can feel like youre on it with our selection of donald driver jerseys for men, women and kids. You can even find the perfect youth jersey for the little fan in your life. Donald driver s production will merit starter status. A retired green bay packers legend who has a super bowl ring and his own street near lambeau field is hinting at a comeback to the green. Green bay its always special when green bay packers legend donald driver comes back to wisconsin. See former packers and friends of driver wish him well in. I think playing for the green bay packers, putting a smile on millions of fans faces. He is a star player and awesome to watch, but also steps up to help others in need. The story of donald driver, wide receiver of the green bay packers, and his road to the nfl. This limited jersey features green bay packers and donald driver graphics that make it the perfect way to support your favorite team and player while looking great. You can count donald driver among those who are anxiously waiting for the green bay packers. Green bay packers alltime leading wide receiver, dancing with the stars champion and 20 amvets humanitarian of the year donald driver today announced, in partnership with bmo harris bank, a new annual awards program, the donald drivers driven to achieve awards presented by bmo harris bank, at a press conference earlier today in milwaukee.
He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the franchises alltime records for most career receptions and receiving yards. This years game will feature packers legends who brought the lombardi trophy back to titletown in 2011. Donald driver jersey, donald driver green bay packers jerseys spread your wings and fly in your very own donald driver jersey from the green bay packers shop. Jan 17, 2017 green bay packers alltime leading wide receiver and super bowl champion donald driver is offering packer fans the chance of a lifetime to cheer on their favorite team this weekend in atlanta with. Anyone got some high quality pictures of donald driver maybe even some custom records pictures. Players like donald driver really secure the green bay packers status as my favorite team. Packers drafted donald driver in the seventh round 20. Driver was hurt on thursday night in the packers 21 loss to the jacksonville jaguars after making a 12yard reception late in the second quarter. Donald driver s memoir already climbing charts posted by mike spofford on september 27, 20 10. The prolific green bay packers wide receiver is leaning toward retirement after a limited 2012 campaign. Driver, 45, played 14 seasons in the nfl for the green bay packers. Browse our top selling donald driver jerseys and find the perfect addition to your nfl wardrobe.
This massive list will be pared down to 25 semifinalists in november, then 15. I will even take this opportunity to go a step further and predict that driver s status as a. Donald driver contract details, salary cap breakdowns. Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver joins nfl total access to talk about his illustrious. Packers shop also has game, limited or elite jerseys that allow you to show your long time devotion to packers. After playing college football for alcorn state university, driver was picked by the green bay packers in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft. Lambeau solicited funds for uniforms from his employer, the indian packing company, a meat packing company. Each of our donald driver green bay packers jerseys ships freely.
He lives in flower mound, texas with his wife, betina, and his son and two daughters. Welcome to the official website of green bays alltime leading receiver donald driver. Donald driver retired in 2012, a day that will be remembered with sorrow and joy. After 12 seasons of accomplishments in green bay, donald driver reached his ultimate goal of winning a super bowl ring when the packers defeated the pittsburgh steelers in super bowl xlv contact i would like to book donald for an upcoming appearance or speaking engagement. As we noted thursday, donald driver will host a public farewell as part of his retirement wednesday at lambeau field.
Mark murphy praises donald drivers dancing victory. Hall of fame gm ron wolf made him the 2th overall pick in the 1999 draft. Donald driver green bay packers national football league. Driver has had a long and legendary career with the green bay packers. Jordy nelson to return to wisconsin for donald driver charity softball game. You enjoy watching the green bay packers beat their competition and you love taking this team pride with you everywhere you go. If you help me i am willing to ship you an autographed pic. Dahlke continued his series breaking down each packers position group with a closer look at the offensive line, which has seen some changes.
Wfrv jordy nelson will play in this years donald driver charity softball game for the ten year anniversary celebration of the green bay packers winning the super bowl. Donald driver green bay packers wide receiver donald driver celebrates a touchdown after doing a lambeau leap during the second half of an nfl football game against the jacksonville jaguars, sunday, oct. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers passes deep to wide receiver donald driver for a 26yard touchdown. The organization will continue to monitor the situation. Green bay packers alltime leading wide receiver, super bowl champion and dancing with the stars winner donald driver will be the 20 recipient of the amvets national ladies humanitarian award. Donald driver will always be a green bay packer bleacher. Check out the latest pictures, photos and images of donald driver. The green bay packers need unity to reach the postseason this year, the teams alltime leading receiver donald driver said monday. Green bay packers coach mike mccarthy was praising quarterback aaron rodgers for his leadership ability wednesday. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on donald driver of the green bay packers. Donald driver right where he belongs in the packers. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers passes deep to wide receiver donald driver. Green bay packers in the 7th round 2th overall of the 1999 nfl draft.
Wbay a retired packers fan favorite will be back in the green bay area this summer for the donald driver charity softball game. Donald driver was a receiver for the green bay packers nfl franchise, where he played from 1999 until 2012. In, driver will earn a base salary of, a signing bonus of, a roster bonus of, a signing bonus of, a restructure bonus of, a workout bonus of and a incentive. The pro football hall of fame announced thursday the 122 modernera nominees they have for their 2020 induction class. The green bay packers alltime leading receiver, super bowl. From 19992012, driver was on the receiving end of hundreds of passes from. Agent says donald driver expected to return to green bay packers. Watch as kohls and green bay packers legend donald driver team up to surprise deserving families from the ronald mcdonald house charities of eastern wisconsin. Nov 15, 2016 the green bay packers hall of fame inc. Donald driver jersey, donald driver green bay packers. Best draft picks in green bay packers history, ranked. Bay packers 2019 for sale vintage sports memorabilia. Former packers receiver donald driver was inducted into the.
When i first came to green bay, in wisconsin period, it was for a job, driver said. Watch the donald driver tribute video played during drivers retirement event at lambeau field. Donald driver to host book signing in packers pro shop nov. Jan 25, 2019 its no secret that green bay could use a slot receiver and the former cowboy would carry a lesser risk in free agency than other names on the market. Donald driver and kohls surprise deserving families. Fox6s tim van vooren went inside the huddle with the former wide receiver and started by. Donald driver was selected to be a member of the 2008 pro bowl. Jan 24, 20 donald driver might have made his last vault into the lambeau field stands. Green bay packers alltime leading wide receiver and super bowl champion donald driver is offering packer fans the chance of a lifetime to cheer on their favorite team this weekend in atlanta with donald driver s nfc championship raffle by teaming up with celebrities for charity, the raffle organizer based in boston, ma. Kohls and donald driver surprise deserving families. Donald driver s agent, jordan woy, said thursday the wide receiver is expected to return to the green bay packers for a 14th season. Jun 17, 20 donald driver wants to return to the green bay packers.
Green bay packers coach mike mccarthy was defending quarterback aaron rodgers on thursday in response to remarks by donald driver. Jordy nelson to return for donald driver charity softball game. Green bay packers wide receiver 19992012 donald driver spoke to fans and media at his retirement celebration in the lambeau field atrium on wednesday. The mission of the donald driver foundation is to display strong hands, strong minds, and loving hearts to serve as a hand up, not a hand out. Wr donald driver has seen his snaps, and consequently his production, greatly reduced in 2012, but the packers alltime leader in receptions and receiving yards said on wednesday he has no regrets about restructuring his contract to return to green bay after winning the dancing with the stars competition in the spring. Theyre just a great team and they make wisconsin proud to wear the green and yellow. Donald driver right where he belongs in the packers hall of fame donald driver, the green bay packers alltime leader in receptions and receiving yards, was honored during a team ceremony on. Jun 15, 20 hundreds of green bay packers fans erupted into cheers of we want donald.
Donald jerome driver born february 2, 1975 is a former american football wide receiver. Sb nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of, and over 300 fancentric team communities. Driver should instead retire as a member of the green bay packers this week. Green bay packers alltime leading receiver, dancing with the stars champion and 20 amvets humanitarian of the year donald driver appeared on good morning. He announced his retirement on espn2 mike and mike in the morning on january 31, 20. Donald driver is the green bay packers alltime leading wide receiver, a super bowl champion, new york times bestselling author and season 14 dancing with the stars champion. If i was given the ability to select one man in the history of any sport and put him into that sports hall of fame, i wouldnt choose pete rose, dennis rodman or. May 23, 2012 green bay packers president mark murphy said wednesday that receiver and newly crowned dance champion donald driver will be back with the team next week, though he wouldnt comment on the veteran. Below is the press release announcing driver s award. Jordy nelson to play in donald driver charity softball. Packers hall of fame to induct donald driver and mark lee. Skim the packers roster and youll find lots of standup players like donald driver. Driver, one of the most popular and highly regarded green bay packers in. Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver 26yard.
Donald driver anxious but confident about new packers. Donald driver profile page, biographical information, injury history and news. Green bay packers donald driver autograph box 2019 bobble head proof picture. Donald driver born february 2, 1975 in houston, texas is a former wide receiver for the green. Donald driver green bay packers football trading cards for. Retired packers wr donald driver gets statue and street in. After playing college football for alcorn state university, driver was decided by the green bay packers in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft.
Donald driver honored with street name in green bay. It turned out to be one of the best seventhround picks in nfl history. After 12 seasons of accomplishments in green bay, donald driver reached his ultimate goal of winning a super bowl ring when the packers defeated the. Apr 15, 2017 donald jerome driver created february 2, 1974 is a retired american football wide receiver, new york times bestselling writer and season 14 dancing with the stars winner. Green bay packers receiver donald driver announced on espn radios mike and mike in the morning thursday that he is retiring after 14 seasons. Driver was named to the season 14 cast today, along with martina navratilova, maria menounos and, best of all, none other than steve urkel jaleel white. Its safe to say thats exactly what the packers found in donald driver. Retired packers wr donald driver gets statue and street in green bay donald driver was honored in green bay on saturday. On february 16, 20, the green bay packers hosted a public retirement ceremony for him. The veteran wide receiver, who spent his entire 14year career in green bay. This is a story about his 61yard td one to be remembered for the ages.
Donald driver, a couple of weeks ago, was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame an honor well deserved and certainly earned. Jan 30, 20 dont believe the rumors you are hearing about the minnesota vikings showing interest in donald driver via fox sports 11. Donald driver, other former packers anxious but confident about new regime led by lafleur. Updates on packers stars week 5 status and fantasy value. Like emmitt smith and hines ward before him, donald driver is the most recent nfl star to appear on dancing with the stars. Wisconsin former green bay packers wide receiver and spokesperson donald driver reached out to goodwill laundry employees recently and thanked them for their services.
Donald driver jersey, donald driver green bay packers jerseys. Donald driver talks packers, postcareer work, hall of fame. All xrays and scans done this afternoon at bellin hospital in green bay were normal, according to burruss. Retired green bay packers receiver donald driver acknowledges the crowd during a dedication ceremony for the donald driver receiver statue and the renaming of a portion of pearl street to donald driver way outside titletown brewing co. The green bay packers are hopeful that wide receiver donald driver s foot injury is not too serious. Donald driver charity softball game presented by network. On october 18, 2009, donald driver became the green bay packers alltime leading receiver in catches, with 596 catches. Donald driver wants to take you to the packers nfc.
Driver has made over a dozen appearances on good morning america, and has also appeared on popular programs such as ellen, the chew, extreme weight loss, the. Donald driver is bringing his official alumni charity softball game back to neuroscience group field at fox cities stadium in 2019. Donald driver news, stats, photos green bay packers. Its been 20 years since the green bay packers spent a seventhround pick on a littleknown receiver from alcorn state named donald driver. The official source of the latest packers headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information. Donald driver thanks goodwill laundry employees who clean.
Donald driver of green bay packers announces retirement. Donald driver jersey donald driver green bay packers. Buy donald driver womens jersey at the official store of the green bay packers. On friday morning, the green bay packers began distributing a limited number. Donald driver had a long and distinguished career with the green bay packers. Donald driver of green bay packers to retire after 14 nfl. Time to consider davante adams a top5 wide receiver.
He holds the alltime team record for receptions and receiving yards. Jordy nelson to return to wisconsin for donald driver. The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. Donald driver is hosting a super bowl championship reunion as part of his official donald driver charity softball game. Green bay donald driver spent his entire 14season nfl career with the green bay packers, and holds the franchises alltime records for. I am meeting donald driver tomorrow and i need to get some 8x10 prints so i can get autographed. Donald driver wants to return to the green bay packers for. He became the alltime leading receiver in catches, with 596, for the green bay packers on october 18, 2009. Driver sambas to personal top score on dwts posted by on may 14, 2012 9. Deshone kizer excited for fresh start in green bay. The green bay packers were founded on august 11, 1919 by former highschool football rivals earl curly lambeau and george whitney calhoun.
Donald driver jumps into the debate on aaron rodgers. Aug 05, 2018 donald driver charity softball game brings out former packers greats, celebrities to raise money. Driver sambas to personal top score on dwts posted by packers. Donald driver womens jersey green bay packers jerseys.
Packers coach mike mccarthy said driver s 61yard touchdown against the san francisco 49ers during the 2010 season embodied the player he was. Green bay packers donald driver hints at retirement. In the 1990s, the packers boasted an impressive group of wide receivers. Jun 16, 20 retired packers wr donald driver gets statue and street in green bay donald driver was honored in green bay on saturday.
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