Legendary John Kuhn Speaks Volumes Of Steelers And Credits History Success To…
Today we are diving into his career and the reasons we know he is a sure fire Packers Hall of Fame inductee. We believe Kuhn should be inducted as soon as the team allows, which is generally five years after the player retires from the NFL.
That means we’re looking at the Packers Hall of Fame class of 2024 for Kuhn. Yes, one last “Kuuuuuhn” at Lambeau Field will be enjoyed by all on that day. And it’ll be well deserved.
The fans in Green Bay just appreciated the no nonsense way he played the game. He was scandal free as a player and was regarded as a great guy to have in the locker room. Beyond that, he was tough and every fan of this sport respects that.
John Kuhn’s overall playing style could have best been described as relentless. He was reliable and sturdy. He adhered to the ancient commandment ascribed to all ball carriers — keep your legs churning until the whistle is blown. Moving the pile was as commonplace as it could be for a man that barely touched the ball. Lowering his shoulders was his religion, crossing the goal line was his passion, and Lambeau Leaping was so evidently his favorite action in the world.
His ability to find the endzone, and be sure-handed, on redzone up-the-center screen passes was uncanny. But the “surprise” first down handoff up the middle near the goal line, and muscling his way to painted grass to the chorus of “Kuuuhn” was the repetitive action that gained him fame.
However anytime he left his feet with the ball in his hands — good things tended to happen. He was surprisingly agile for his stature and position.
All of this said, we acknowledge that his top skill-set was blocking and reading the blitzes of opposing defenses. He protected his quarterback with intensity as well as with his preparedness. Kuhn was rarely surprised on the football field.
He wasn’t bigger than everyone, he was just more prepared and seemingly wanted it more.
But his broad playing style isn’t the only reason we believe he’ll be in the 2024 Packers Hall of Fame class; we’ve listed some specific reasons below that should seal his case as one of the best Packers in recent memory. Yes, we rank him among the best.
From a record breaking Division II running back to a Packers Hall of Fame fullback, now that’s a good story. And to be clear, we aren’t advocating for Kuhn to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Don’t get it twisted — we aren’t that delusional.
So why should John Kuhn be a sure-fire Packers Hall of Fame inductee as quickly as 2024? We have 11 reasons, actually.