Driver finished as all-time leading WR in Packers history.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are getting ready to induct two new members to the franchise’s Hall of Fame.
At 7 p.m. Saturday, all-time leading receiver Donald Driver and ball-hawking cornerback Mark Lee will be honored at the 47th Packers Hall of Fame induction banquet at Lambeau Field.
Driver had 743 catches for 10,137 yards to lead all Packers receivers. His 62 career touchdowns are fifth in franchise history.
Pro Football Hall of Fame general manager Ron Wolf will present Driver for induction.
“I’m blessed and honored to say that to be on the first ballot is truly something special,” Driver told Packers.com. “I’m going to cherish this moment for the rest of my life. I’ve always said this – if I never, ever got into the (Pro Football) Hall of Fame, if I ever get into the Packer Hall of Fame that was good enough for me. To receive this honor is special.”
A four-time Pro Bowler, Driver played in 205 games over his 14-year career with the Packers, second-most in franchise history behind only quarterback Brett Favre.
Lee had 31 interceptions in 11 seasons in Green Bay. He missed just eight games during his 11-year Packers career (1980-90), appearing in 157 games and making 139 starts.
After enduring a 26-year wait to be summoned to the Packers Hall of Fame, Lee was at a loss for words when the call finally came.
“It’s mind-boggling to sit back and say your work is good enough to be selected for that,” Lee told Packers.com. “It’s something I’m going to cherish for the rest of my life.”