Rare NFL Photos by the late Vernon Biever

Rare NFL Photos by the late Vernon Biever

Max McGee

Vernon Biever

In tribute to legendary Green Bay Packers sports photographer Vernon Biever, who passed away at 87 on Oct. 14, here's a sample of some of his most memorable photographs. Biever started his career with the Packers in 1941 and was one of six shooters who attended every one of the first 35 Super Bowls. He first attended a Packers game as a newspaper photographer in 1941 and later became the team's official photographer. Photo: Packers' wide receiver Max McGee lunges for a pass during a 1954 game.

Billy Howton

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Packers receiver Billy Howton makes a catch during a 1954 game with the Chicago Bears.

Alan Ameche

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Baltimore Colts running back Alan Ameche vaults over the pile to score a touchdown in the 1957 season.

Forrest Gregg

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A muddied Forrest Gregg peers out through his helmet.

Paul Hornung

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Green Bay great Paul Hornung springs over a pack of defenders.

Gale Sayers

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Chicago running back Gale Sayers bursts into the open field.

Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr

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Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr discuss strategy.

Mike Ditka

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Bears' tight end Mike Ditka looks out at the action.

Vince Lombardi

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Legendary Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi roams the sidelines.

Boyd Dowder

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Packers wideout Boyd Dowder gets tripped up during the Green Bay's 23-12 triumph in the 1965 NFL Championship Game.

Bart Starr

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Bart Starr delivers the handoff to Travis Williams during a matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

George Halas

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Bears' coach George Halas expresses his thoughts during the 1967 season.

Vince Lombardi

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Lombardi dons a tinfoil had during the Packer's midseason matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.

Dick Daniels and Bob Hayes

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Cowboys' players Dick Daniels (21) and Bob Hayes (22) try to keep warm during the Ice Bowl in 1967.

Vince Lombardi

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The Packers celebrate Lombardi after the team's 33-14 victory in Super Bowl II.

Ray Nitschke

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Linebacker Ray Nitschke sits on the bench in 1968.

Alan Page

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Hall of Fame defensive end Alan Page launches himself at Bart Starr during a game at Lambeau Field.

Tom Landry

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Dallas coach Tom Landry confers with running back Calvin Hill during the Cowboys' Super Bowl VI victory over the Miami Dolphins.

Don Shula

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Head coach Don Shula is carried off the field after his 1972 Dolphins completed their perfect season with a victory in Super Bowl VII.

Mark Moseley

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Redskins' kicker Mark Moseley boots a field goal during a 1974 showdown with the Green Bay Packers.

Ronnie Lott

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49ers' cornerback Ronnie Lott exults over a San Francisco defensive stop during Super Bowl XVI.

Bart Starr

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A Green Bay legend, quarterback Bart Starr is honored before a 1984 game at Lambeau Field.

Walter Payton

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Walter Payton takes a breather during the Bears' 1985 Super Bowl-winning season.

Walter Payton

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Walter Payton tumbles over Eagles' defender Wes Hopkins during a 1986 Bears' overtime win.

Vernon Biever, Brett Favre and family

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Biever (right) captures Brett Favre, his wife, Deanna, and daughter Brittany in front of their Green Bay home in 1996.

Brett Favre, John Michels, Andre Rison

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Brett Favre rejoices with teammates John Michels and Andre Rison amid a 1997 NFC Playoff win against the 49ers.

Brett Favre

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Favre goofs around in the locker room before the 1997 Super Bowl.