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7 Unlikely Comebacks in Packers' History

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The Green Bay Packers have been involved in some of the most incredible comebacks in the NFL’s history. Some of the games are so memorable that they have earned nicknames. Interestingly, Aaron Rodgers was involved in nearly half of the games we’ll mention in this article.

Does that make him the comeback king? Discover below.

#1: Season Opener in 2018

Every Packers fan remembers the season opener of 2018 vividly. It was a Sunday night game against the Chicago Bears that destined to be a defeat, an embarrassing one for that matter. QB Rodgers had already been carted off the field and there was little hope he would come back.

The Bears were having an enjoyable evening with a 20-0 lead by halftime. Miraculously, Rodgers was cleared to go back in the game and everything changed.

First, he completed a 39-yard touchdown to Geronimo Allison. Then he doubled his score with a 12-yard touchdown to Davante Adams to pull the Packers to 20-17. After a Bears field goal Rodgers threw a dart to Randall Cobb who turned it into a 75-yard TD and a Packers victory.

Amazingly, this was the first time in history the Packers overturned 17-point deficit by the fourth quarter.

#2: Hail Mary Game in 2015

Call it a fluke or creating own luck. The game against the Detroit Lions in December 2015 is one for the books. The Lions had a two-point lead, 23-21, and there was no time left except for a free play thanks to a penalty on the Lions on what would have been the last play of the game.

Were this match played in this age of in-play betting, it would have made gamblers a lot of money. That’s because the odds of a comeback with less than a minute before the final gun are unbelievable generous.

Unfortunately, most people in Packer Nation can’t gamble on sports to date. Get more info at online-gambling.com, including a detailed guide to online gambling in Wisconsin.

Back to football, December 15 was yet another Rodger’s night. In his usual style, the QB rose to the occasion and tossed a deep rainbow that tight-end Richard Rodgers caught at the goal line for the touchdown. The dagger as the Packers who won 27-23.

Unsurprisingly, the last-minute pass wasn’t Rodger’s only highlight of the night. Green Bay started the game with a 17-0 deficit in the first quarter. They trailed 20-0 by the third quarter. But when it was over the Packers had avoided a season sweep by the Lions.

#3: 23-point Deficit Against the Rams in 1982

Long before anyone thought people could stream football online, the Packers were involved in one of the NFL’s best comebacks. It’s also the biggest deficit Green Bay has overcome in a regular season game.

Here’s what happened. The Packers were helpless in the first half. They conceded point after point, including an early touchdown from debutant Bert Jones. In the second half, Green Bay took control of the match and proved that nothing is impossible in football.

QB Lynn Dickey, who had thrown three interceptions in the first half, righted his earlier mistakes with three touchdown passes. On the flipside, RB Eddie Lee Ivery rushed for two touchdowns and ran for 109 yards to help turn a 23-0 trail into a 35-23 win.

#4: 23-point Trail against the Cowboys in 2013

December 15, 2013, looked like yet another football night in which the Packers were going home with a loss. The Dallas Cowboys, led by Tony Romo looked well on their way to victory over the Matt Flynn led Packers, leading 26-3 at halftime.

In the second half, Green Bay did what it does best: it looked past the deficit in hand and chased a victory. This time, though, it wasn’t Rodgers spearheading the come from behind. Instead, it was running back James Starks, WR James Jones, Jordy Nelson and tight end Andrew Quarless who initiated the comeback.

The game ended with the Packers having scored touchdowns in five consecutive possessions and taking the lead with 1:31 left. It was a much-needed win for the Packers as they went on to win the NFC North division.

And you remember how they achieved that feat? Rodgers to Cobb in the regular season finale against the Chicago Bears.

#5: White Jersey Comeback in 1989

There are very few times the Packers wore their iconic white jerseys at Lambeau Field in the ‘80s. September 17 against the New Orleans Saints was one of these days. The game started badly for the hosts as they fell behind 24-7 by halftime.

In the second half, RB Brent Fullwood helped Green Bay get back into the game with his second touchdown. Then QB Don Majkowksi tossed a pair of touchdowns to Ed West and after a Saints field goal the Packers were behind 34-28 with 2:21 left. It took Majik all of a minute and five seconds tie the game with a TD to Sterling Sharpe. Chris Jacke’s extra point gave the Packers the lead.

But before the Packers could celebrate, they faced a last-minute play that nearly cost them the game. Luckily, Van Jakes made an interception that sealed the comeback.

#6: Packers Take Down the Jets in 2014

The New York Jets were having their way with Green Bay in the first two quarters of the second week in 2014. QB Geno Smith had completed two touchdowns in the game by the time the Packs began to fight back.

Mason Crosby’s three field goals in the second quarter gave Pack fans hope the team could close the game. Then Randall Cobb caught two touchdowns and suddenly there was hope in winning the game. Rodgers hit Cobb for an 80-yard TD with 2:08 left to steal the win.

#7: Fifth Game in the 1965 Season

After winning their first four games of the season, the Packers weren’t ready to take a loss. But after Detroit’s massive Lions roared to a 21-3 halftime lead, most fans thought the game was over.

In the usual Green Bay style, the offense and defense turned into a robust team as they scored 21 points in the third quarter to take the lead. The Packers defense shut out the Lions in the second half and the Packers won 31-21. The victory gave them a 5-0 record.

But the icing of the cake came six months later when they won the first of their three straight NFL championships that Vince Lombardi so wanted to do. The last two were Super Bowl wins. No team has won three straight championships since.

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Packers to welcome back alumni for Sunday’s game

Sunday’s Packers-Bengals matchup serves as the Packers annual alumni game, and will feature halftime introductions of several Packers Hall of Famers and more than 40 Packers alumni.

Among the alumni scheduled to attend are Donny Anderson, Zeke Bratkowski, John Brockington, LeRoy Butler, Paul Coffman, Najeh Davenport, Lynn Dickey, Boyd Dowler, Gerry Ellis, Marv Fleming, Jim Grabowski, Ron Hallstrom, Doug Hart, William Henderson, Paul Hornung, Eddie Lee Ivery, Chris Jacke, George Koonce, Jerry Kramer, Ryan Longwell, Don Majkowski, Dave Robinson, Bill Schroeder, Jim Taylor and David Whitehurst and Frank Winters.

In addition, the Packers are welcoming back featured alumni, Ed West and Robert Brown. Leading up to the game, West and Brown will be signing autographs and visiting with fans on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 to noon outside of the Lambeau Field Atrium near the Lambeau Leap statue.

The Johnsonville Tailgate Village will also feature West on gameday from 2 to 3 p.m., where he will be visiting with fans and signing autographs. More information on the Johnsonville Tailgate Village can be found online at http://www.packers.com/lambeau-field/johnsonville-tailgate-village.html.

Also on Sunday, Brown will be visiting with fans and signing autographs during that same time in the Legends Club on the Associated Bank Club Level, an area accessible to game attendees with suite or club seat tickets, as a guest of the ‘Alumni Meet and Greet.’

Ed West played tight end for the Green Bay Packers for 11 seasons (1984-94) after joining Green Bay as an undrafted rookie. His work ethic and versatility earned him the nickname “The Toolbox,” and he played in 167 games for the Packers, which is tied for eighth most all-time in franchise history. West is ranked fifth in franchise annals for touchdown receptions as a rookie (four) and he ended his Packers career with 202 receptions and 25 touchdowns.

Robert Brown was selected by Green Bay in the fourth round of the 1982 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. After playing mostly special teams during his rookie campaign, he switched to defensive end in 1983 and became a full-time starter in 1986, holding the position until his final season in 1992. Brown played in 164 regular season games in his 11 seasons (1982-92), more than any other defensive lineman in team history. He played each of his 11 seasons in the NFL with the Packers and recorded 25.5 sacks during his career.

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the-record-obituaries · 8 years ago

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May 24, 2017: Obituaries

Houston Spaulding, 81

Houston Keath Spaulding, Sr., age 81, of Wilkesboro, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born October 24, 1935 in Ashe County to Robert and Vivian Spaulding. Mr. Spaulding was a member of Wilkesboro Seventh- Day Adventist Church and a US army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Houston Keath Spaulding, Jr.; and step sons, Larry Wadkins and Cecil Wadkins.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Walsh Spaulding; brother, Travis Spaulding of Florida; sisters, Barbara Spaulding Cox and husband Lee, Bobbie Spaulding Teague and husband Charlie all of West Jefferson; and five step grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Goshen Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Hagen officiating.

The body will be placed in the church at 1:30.

Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Vance Myers, 59

Mr. Vance Myers, age 59 of Hays, passed away Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Wrillon Billings, 71

Wrillon Lester (PeeWee) Billings, age 71 husband of Mary Lee Wyatt Billings of Hays passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Larry Adams, Rev. Danny Boggs and Rev. Robert Wiles officiating.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the service at Rein-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Billings was born November 24, 1945 in Wilkes County to Chester and Agnes Faye Holcomb Billings.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother; Aubrey Billings and one sister; Nancy Blackburn.

He is survived by his wife; Mary Lee Billings of the home, six children; Frank (Shorty) Billings and fiancé Christie of Roaring River, Aubrey (Tink) Billings and fiancé' Susan of Traphill, Jennie Nab and husband Herbert of North Wilkesboro, Terry Brown and wife Jannie of McGrady, Larry Brown of Mulberry and Jackie Brown and wife Sandra of Traphill, two sisters; Agnus (Dolly) Billings and Carol Combs both of Traphill, one brother; Larry Billings and wife Betty of Traphill, seventeen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Donor's Choice.

Edison Vern Caudill, age 77

Mr. Edison Vern Caudill, age 77 of North Wilkesboro, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home surrounded by His Loved Ones.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Poindexter and Pastor Joey Campbell officiating. Eulogy will be by his grandson Connor Welborn.

The body will lie in state at 10:30 in the church prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday evening at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Landmark Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Sparta.

Mr. Caudill will lie in state at Landmark Union Baptist Church at 2:30 prior to the graveside service.

Mr. Caudill was born April 29th, 1940 in Alleghany County to Arthur Coy and Ethel Nay Atwood Caudill. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

Vern was well known for his career in textiles. He is most remembered as Plant Manager at Troutman Industries both in Sparta NC and in Wilkesboro NC, where he made many life time friends.

Vern never knew a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met. He savored every second he spent with his family. They were truly the joy in his life. He loved to fish, be outdoors and he loved his Little Buddy, his dog Moe. Vern could sit for hours and reminisce about his childhood, and his days growing up in Sparta, NC. He was very proud of his heritage. One of Vern's favorite sayings was "To soon old and to late smart". If you ever knew Vern, you would know for sure, that didn't apply to him. He was a very wise man, who has passed down a lifetime of wisdom and sage advice to his children and grandchildren. His Legacy will live forever in our hearts.

Mr. Caudill was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter; Theresa Annette Caudill and two sisters; Deloris Ann Caudill and Elsie Reed, one brother; Lebert Caudill.

He is survived by his wife; Yvonne Johnson Caudill of the home, three daughters; Lisa Diane Caudill of Sparta, Rebecca Welborn and husband Scott of North Wilkesboro and Karen Hutchison and husband Keith of North Wilkesboro, one son; Michael Vern Caudill of Sparta, ten grandchildren; Stellena Orr, Christian Johnson, Caleb Caudill, Chandler Caudill, Chloe Caudill, Dustin Hutchison, Ryan Hutchison, Taylor Collier, Cameron Whitley and Connor Welborn, eight great grandchildren; Lillian, Piper, Willow, Saylor and River Hutchison, Anna and Aiden Whitley and Brantley Orr three sisters; Marie Chappel of Sparta, Mattie Crouse and husband Raymond of Sparta, Shirley Watson and husband Blaine of Sparta and one brother; Dale Caudill of Sparta.

Our Special Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Woltz Hospice Home and also Mtn. Valley Hospice.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017,

Bobby Shew, 48

Mr. Bobby Darren Shew, age 48 of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held May 21st, at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Tharpe, Rev. Ken Pardue and Rev. Dwayne Andrews officiating. Burial was be in church cemetery.

Mr. Shew was born August 3rd, 1968 in Wilkes County to Bobby Lee and Patricia Tharpe Shew. He was self-employed as a farmer, a volunteer fireman and first responder with Roaring River Fire Department and a member of Northside Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife; Alisa Elledge Shew of the home, two daughters; Taylor Shew of Wilkesboro and Lizzie Shew of the home, his parents; Bobby Lee and Patricia Tharpe Shew of Wilkesboro, two brothers; Chris Shew and wife Janet of Wilkesboro and Bryce Shew of Decatur, GA.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Shew, Dillon Shew, Larry Elledge, Jr., Brandon Elledge, Ernest Russell, Steven Russell, Brock Durham, Chad Mathis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Claude Shew, Jr, Charles Mitchell, Clark Mastin, Todd Tharpe, Tommy Calloway, Kurtis Vidrine.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Gastric Cancer Foundation c/o The V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway Cary, NC 27513 or online donations may be made at www.gastriccancer.org and choose Donate to the Gastric Cancer Foundation.

Mary Call, 79

Mrs. Mary Magdalene Glass Call, age 79 of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services were May 20th, at Cranberry Baptist Church with Rev. Victor Church officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Call was born May 21, 1937 in Wilkes County to Ivery and Maggie Mae Staley Glass. She was retired from Modern Globe and was a member of Cranberry Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; James Leonard Call, two sisters; Helen Glass and Ethel Nelson and two brothers; Roy Glass and Dean Glass.

Mrs. Call is survived by four sisters; Blanche Baity and husband Robert "Bob" of Wilkesboro, Lois Click of Roaring River, Annie Mae Childress of North Wilkesboro and Linda Holbrook of Jonesville and three brothers; William "Pete" Glass and wife Nancy of Millers Creek, Paul Glass of Roaring River and David Glass and wife Irene of Roaring River.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Cranberry Baptist Church cemetery fund, c/o Judy Mathis 155 Millard Mathis Road, Roaring River, NC 28669 or to a charity of the Donor's Choice.

Aretta Church, 89

Mrs. Aretta Cloe Byers Church, age 89, of Wilkesboro passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were held Goshen Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Miller, Rev. Charles Garrett and Rev. Joe Sturfill officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Church was born April 22, 1928 in Wilkes County to Don Carl and Josie Minton Byers. She was a member of Goshen Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Waldon Church and a great-grandson; Richard Gary Miles.

She is survived by five daughters; Barbara Owings of Millers Creek, Chris Mitchell and husband Denny of Stanley, Suzan Adams and husband Graham of Ocean Isle Beach, Sharon Duncan and husband Richard of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Tina Sturgill and husband Joe of Moravian Falls, eleven grandchildren; Anjie Carpenter, Tony Miles, Scot Miles, Kristal Johnson, Brian Adams, Bonnie Adams, Andrew Duncan, Anna Varakin, Jaimie Goodman, Jordan Sturgill and Jeremy Sturgill, nineteen great grandchildren; Brianna Carpenter, Josiah Carpenter, Shekinah Carpenter, Anthony Miles, Michael Miles, Timmy Miles, Cassidy Miles, Tyler Miles, Trevor Miles, Amber Miles, Micah Amico, Tressa Amico, Avery Duncan, Violet Goodman, Malachi Goodman, Kayleigh Varakin, Lexi Varakin, Michael Varakin and Nikki Varakin and one great great grandchild; Selah Carpenter.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Residents Council.

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