Adderley later went on Dallas teams that went to two Super Bowls and won one. Much to the delight of many Packer fans, Adderley said, "I'm the only man with a Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl ring who doesn't wear it. I'm a Green Bay Packer."
He is one of only three players to ever play on six world championship teams. The other two are also known for their time with the Green Bay Packers.
Cornerback: Willie Buchanon, 1972-1978
The 1972 Rookie of the Year, Buchanon went on to play in three Pro Bowls. He finished his career with 28 interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries.
Safety: Willie Wood, 1960-1971
Undrafted out of USC, Wood tried out for the Green Bay Packers as a quarterback. Little did anyone know at that time that Wood would become one of the greatest safeties in NFL history.
He garnered all-NFL honors nine times in his career and played in eight Pro Bowls and six World Championship games. He also flourished as a punt returner who ended his career with 48 interceptions and two touchdowns on punt returns.
Wood is also significant as an African-American trail blazer. He was the first black quarterback in the Pac-10 Conference at USC and he became the first black head coach of a professional football team when he coached the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League in 1973.
Safety: LeRoy Butler, 1990-2001
A member of the 1990's All-Decade Team, Butler had 38 interceptions and 20.5 sacks in his 12-year career. He is one of nine players to be in the 20 interception, 20 sack club and was the first defensive back to do so.
He was a four-time Pro Bowler and earned a Super Bowl ring after Super Bowl XXXI.
Perhaps as important as his playing stats, Butler also is credited with inventing the Lambeau Leap in December 1993, a touchdown celebration that involves the player jumping into the stands that has been duplicated by many Packer and non-Packer players since.
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