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Packers HOFer Chester Marcol remembered for miracle play and addictions

One of the most memorable plays in Packers history came with its hero under the influence of cocaine.

The Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears rivalry has had plenty of ridiculous moments and memorable ones throughout the years. In the Packers’ down years in the 1970s and 1980s, however, they lost to Chicago far more often than they won, save for a brief stretch in the early 80s in which they won four of five games between the two franchises.

The first of that stretch was the season-opening game in 1980, when Packers kicker Chester Marcol did this:

Even as a Packers fan born after this play took place, I remember hearing about it and seeing replays of it growing up, and it has taken a special place of honor in the hearts of Packers fans of all generations.