Bratkowski told the Packers to draft Joe Montana
by olson (2020-06-24 23:26:20)
Edited on 2020-06-25 08:25:34

In reply to: Bratkowski got three NFL title rings backing up Bart Starr.  posted by G.K.Chesterton

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see linked article

Green Bay HC & GM Bart Starr sent assistant coach Zeke Bratkowski to scout Montana.

Per the attached article, Bratkowski worked out Montana -even catching his passes as he tested Joe's arm strengh

Zeke came away impressed & told Starr to draft Montana...but as Starr admitted -he blew it & passed on Joe

more trivia

Zeke Bratkowski was in the very first graduating class ever at Danville Ill. Schlarman.....

In addition to finishing in the top 10 in passing all 3 years of varsity play at Georgia(mentioned in my earlier post), Bratkowski led the Nation in punting in 1953 (42.6 average) -Bart Starr of Alabama finished 2nd (41.4)



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