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GREEN BAY, Wis. - Former Packers guard Fuzzy Thurston, a member of the great Green Bay teams of the 1960s, has died. He was 80.The team confirmed Sunday that Thurston died after several years of health issues.Born Fred Thurston, he was best known for his blocking on the Packers famed power sweep. He helped Green Bay win five NFL championships. He also won a title with Baltimore in 1958.Despite weighing less than 250 pounds, Thurston was a powerful force for the Packers, playing in 112 games. He retired in 1967 and was inducted into the teams Hall of Fame in 1975.The Packers family was saddened today to learn of the passing of Fuzzy Thurston, said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. Fuzzy was an endearing figure for Packers fans for more than 50 years, going back to his all-pro playing days and continuing through his rousing welcomes at Lambeau Field as a favourite alum. Our sincere condolences go out to Fuzzys family.A Wisconsin native who played basketball in high school because his school didnt have a football team, Thurston then went to Valparaiso. He didnt join the football team until his junior year, yet was drafted in the fifth round by Philadelphia in 1956.After a stint in the armed forces, he tried to make the Eagles and Bears, but failed before joining the Colts for the final four regular-season games of 1958.Green Bay acquired Thurston the next year in a trade for linebacker Marv Matuszak.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Erik Karlsson Jersey . The Hockey Canada Foundation is donating $50,000, with Hockey Quebec contributing $15,000. Hockey Canada also announced it will hold a skills camp for all levels of minor hockey in Lac-Mégantic during the 2013-14 season. Representatives from Hockey Canada, the Hockey Canada Foundation and Hockey Quebec were on hand Tuesday night at a meeting of the AHM de Lac-Mégantic to make the announcement and presentation. Logan Couture Jersey .6 seconds left to give the Toronto Raptors a 92-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in an exhibition game Wednesday night. http://www.officialsharksnhlshop.com/joe-thornton-jersey/ . On Saturday, the paths of Drew Tate and Kevin Glenn cross again as opposing quarterbacks. San Jose Sharks Jerseys .com) - Nate Buss 3-pointer with 5. Evander Kane Jersey . -- J.R. Sweezy was the one part of the Seattle Seahawks offensive line that had avoided injuries or having to change positions this season.Next up is another appearance by the Magic Man doing what he does.Lets go back to the Avs, who have become one of the funnest teams to watch in this years playoffs.Gareth Bale, roadrunner edition.Blake Griffin "accidentally" throws water on a Warriors fan after the game.Dom Dizzle with the cross dizzle... Bacon sizzle. But ya, this is pretty awesome.ddddddddddddWhen someone is jumping off a roof, you probably have a pretty sweet trick shot on your hands.Remember that trick shot we showed you a couple weeks ago? Well heres an outtake that might be harder to do than actually getting it in.This probably took a really long time.A pretty sick skateboarding trick. Cheap Bruins Jerseys Wholesale Sabres Jerseys Red Wings Jerseys From China Wholesale Canadiens Jerseys Wholesale Lightning Jerseys Cheap Maple Leafs Jerseys Discount Hurricanes Jerseys Blue Jackets Jerseys Outlet Adidas Devils Jerseys Cheap Islanders Jerseys Rangers Jerseys From China Discount Flyers Jerseys Discount Penguins Jerseys Discount Capitals Jerseys Wholesale Blackhawks Jerseys Cheap Avalanche Jerseys Cheap Team USA Hockey Jerseys Cheap Stars Jerseys Wholesale Wild Jerseys Discount Predators Jerseys Discount Blues Jerseys Discount Ducks Jerseys Adidas Coyotes Jerseys Flames Jerseys Outlet Wholesale Oilers Jerseys Discount Sharks Jerseys Cheap Canucks Jerseys Golden Knights Jerseys Outlet Authentic NHL Winter Classic Jerseys ' ' '