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1971 Green Bay Packers season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Green Bay Packers |
| year | 1971 |
| record | 4–8–2 |
| division_place | 4th NFC Central |
| coach | Dan Devine |
| general manager | Dan Devine |
| stadium | Lambeau Field |
| Milwaukee County Stadium | |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Packers seasons |
Milwaukee County Stadium The 1971 Green Bay Packers season was their 53rd season overall and their 51st season in the National Football League (NFL). The team finished with a 4–8–2 record under first-year coach Dan Devine, earning them a fourth-place finish in the NFC Central division. This was Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr's sixteenth and final season as an active player.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1971 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Houlton | Guard | St. Norbert |
| Jim DeLisle | Defensive tackle | Wisconsin |
| Jim Maier | Running back | St. Norbert |
| Pat Matthews | Wide receiver | Pacific |
| Pat Mitrakos | Defensive end | Pittsburgh |
| John O'Dell | Kicker | Parsons |
| Tom Watson | Tackle | Northern Michigan |
Personnel
Staff
- President – Dominic Olejniczak
- Vice President – Richard Bourguignon
- Assistant General Manager – Bob Harlan
- Director of Player Personnel – Pat Peppler
- General Manager/Head Coach – Dan Devine
- Receivers/Passing Game – Bob Schnelker
- Offensive Line – Rollie Dotsch
- Defensive Line – Dave Hanner
- Linebackers – Burt Gustafson
- Defensive Backs – Don Doll
Roster
| 1971 Green Bay Packers roster |
|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
Preseason
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| [Chicago Bears](1971-chicago-bears-season) | **L** 0–2 | 0–1 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 47,248 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Pittsburgh Steelers](1971-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **L** 13–16 | 0–2 | Lambeau Field | 56,263 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Miami Dolphins](1971-miami-dolphins-season) | **W** 10–7 | 1–2 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 46,464 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Oakland Raiders](1971-oakland-raiders-season) | **L** 13–17 | 1–3 | Lambeau Field | 56,263 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Cincinnati Bengals](1971-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **L** 24–27 | 1–4 | Riverfront Stadium | 55,477 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Buffalo Bills](1971-buffalo-bills-season) | **W** 20–14 | 2–4 | War Memorial Stadium | 37,301 |
Schedule
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| September 19 | [New York Giants](1971-new-york-giants-season) | **L** 40–42 | 0–1 | Lambeau Field | 56,263 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197109190gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 26 | [Denver Broncos](1971-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 34–13 | 1–1 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 47,957 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197109260gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3 | [Cincinnati Bengals](1971-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **W** 20–17 | 2–1 | Lambeau Field | 56,263 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110030gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 10 | at **[Detroit Lions](1971-detroit-lions-season)** | **L** 28–31 | 2–2 | Tiger Stadium | 54,418 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110100det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 17 | **[Minnesota Vikings](1971-minnesota-vikings-season)** | **L** 13–24 | 2–3 | Lambeau Field | 56,263 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110170gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 24 | at [Los Angeles Rams](1971-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 13–30 | 2–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 75,531 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110240ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Detroit Lions** | **T** 14–14 | 2–4–1 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 47,961 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111010gnb.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 7 | at **[Chicago Bears](1971-chicago-bears-season)** | **W** 17–14 | 3–4–1 | Soldier Field | 55,049 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111070chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 14 | at **Minnesota Vikings** | **L** 0–3 | 3–5–1 | Metropolitan Stadium | 49,784 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111140min.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Atlanta Falcons](1971-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 21–28 | 3–6–1 | Atlanta Stadium | 58,850 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111220atl.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 28 | [New Orleans Saints](1971-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 21–29 | 3–7–1 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 48,035 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111280gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 5 | at [St. Louis Cardinals](1971-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season) | **T** 16–16 | 3–7–2 | Busch Stadium | 50,443 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197112050crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 12 | **Chicago Bears** | **W** 31–10 | 4–7–2 | Lambeau Field | 56,263 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197112120gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 19 | at [Miami Dolphins](1971-miami-dolphins-season) | **L** 6–27 | 4–8–2 | Orange Bowl | 76,812 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197112120gnb.htm) |
:Monday (November 1, 22) Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 8
;Packers
- Scott Hunter 7/14, 133 Yds, TD, INT
- John Brockington 30 Rush, 142 Yds, TD
- Donny Anderson 3 Rec, 50 Yds ;Bears
- Bobby Douglass 18/37, 192 Yds, TD, 3 INT 5 Rush, 30 Yds, TD
- Bob Wallace 4 Rec, 48 Yds
Week 13
;Bears
- Kent Nix 7/18, 149 Yds, TD, INT
- Joe Moore 9 Rush, 20 Yds
- Dick Gordon 3 Rec, 80 Yds ;Packers
- Scott Hunter 6/12, 169 Yds, TD, INT
- John Brockington 20 Rush, 63 Yds, TD
- Carroll Dale 1 Rec, 77 Yds, TD
Ray Nitschke Day
Standings
References
References
- (July 22, 1972). "Injuries finally end Bart Starr's career". Eugene Register-Guard.
- "All Time Coaches Database". Packers.com.
- "1971 Green Bay Packers (NFL)". Pro Football Archives.
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