Members
Inductee
WIETECHA, RAY
WIETECHA, RAY
Born on November 4, 1928
East Chicago
December 14, 2002.
Inducted On
May 16, 1976
Location Inducted
East Chicago, IN
Region Number
1
Ec Roosevelt
Player
E. Chicago Roosevelt
1944
All-State Football Center
Northwestern University
1951
All-Big Ten
Also had two brothers who taught and coached in Indiana.
Professional Athletic Background: Played for the New York Giants 1953-1962; after retiring as a player, joined Los Angeles Rams as an assistant coach 1963-1964; moved to Green Bay Packers as offensive coordinator under coach Vince Lombardi; finished coaching career with New York Giants.
Professional Athletic Honors: All-Pro 4 times 1955, 1958, 1960, 1962; named 1st Team All-Pro 1958; played in 5 championship games, winning one; played in the 1st overtime sudden death game against Baltimore; helped coach Packers to 3 World Championships and 1 Super Bowl Championship; coached New York Giants to runner-up in 1972 Super Bowl.
Professional Athletic Honors: All-Pro 4 times 1955, 1958, 1960, 1962; named 1st Team All-Pro 1958; played in 5 championship games, winning one; played in the 1st overtime sudden death game against Baltimore; helped coach Packers to 3 World Championships and 1 Super Bowl Championship; coached New York Giants to runner-up in 1972 Super Bowl.
