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On Independence Day, These Packers Played for Army, Navy, Air Force

In honor of Independence Day, these are the Green Bay Packers who played their collegiate football for the Army, Navy or Air Force.

Army

Defensive tackle J.D. Kimmel (1958): Kimmel played at Houston and Army before being an 11th-round draft pick by Washington in 1952. He served a two-year stint with the Army before embarking on his NFL career. He started all 12 games during his lone season with the Packers.

Fullback/linebacker Bob Summerhays (1949-1951): A fourth-round pick by the Packers in 1949, Summerhays rushed 29 times for 101 yards as a rookie before his focus shifted to defense.