Oh, that is a shame. I remember watching a bunch of interviews with him on an HBO special about Superbowl I and he was a riot. Self-deprecating, friendly, and an all round normal person. I would love to see more of today's football players with his attitude. Not the "get hung over and risk losing part," but the "not take himself too seriously" part. Anyhow, hats off to you, Mr. McGee. Rest in peace.
I had the good fortune once to talk casually at length with the great Ray Nitschke, and he confirmed that there was nobody on the Packers team that could lighten the mood better than Max McGee did. In those days, they played hard, and "played" even harder. Mr. Nitschke told me that he couldn't hold a candle to some of Mr. McGee's shenanigans at times. Football has undergone quite an evolution since Superbowl I, and likewise the players as well. A degree of lightheartedness was the norm back then, and it seems that in todays scope of the game, both off the field as well as on, the climate has changed drastically (no sense in pointing out specifics). It's saddening to see these players go, especially as unfortunately as Max McGee. Rest in Peace Mr. McGee - you will be missed
what the hell is a 75 year old guy doing on a roof?
what the hell is a 75 year old guy doing on a roof? According to the first sentence in the article, clearing off leaves.
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My guess is that he was a typical man and couldn't accept when he couldn't do the things he used to. He was a huge part of my life growing up listening to a lot of packer games on the radio (Cuz the sucky vikings games were shown in western wi a lot). Nobody but Max could make you feel like you were at the game watching with him. Exciting commentator.
