Forrest Gregg, Green Bay Packers tackle, 1960; Green Bay Bench, 1961; and Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts quarterback, 1958

Robert Riger, a merchant marine in World War II and graduate of Brooklyn's Pratt Art Institute, was particularly drawn to the great drama of high-level sporting events, particularly football. With a knack for capturing the 'decisive moment' in a play or gesture, he was a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated during the 1950s, and in the 1960s moved into television, where he won nine Emmys for his work.

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