The Green Bay Packers have announced the passing of former safety Willie Wood Monday night.
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Wood played for the Packers from 1960-1971.
“The Green Bay Packers Family lost a legend today with the passing of Willie Wood,” said Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy. “Willie’s success story, rising from an undrafted rookie free agent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is an inspiration to generations of football fans. While his health challenges kept him from returning to Lambeau Field in recent years, his alumni weekend visits were cherished by both Willie and our fans. We extend our deepest condolences to Willie’s family and friends.”
Wood made an impact during Super Bowl I when he intercepted a pass in the third quarter and returned to 50 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs.
He was one of only 16 undrafted free agents to earn a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Willie Wood was 83-years-old.