Signed Ray Nitschke Statement From The United States Golf Association letter. This is approx 8 1/2" x 11" and it weighs 0.01lb. The letter is in a good, vintage condition with some wear and markings. Please note, this does not come with a COA and was acquired from a serious collector. Please view the image closely to ensure the item quality will meet your needs. Raymond Ernest Nitschke (December 29, 1936 – March 8, 1998) was a professional American football middle linebacker who spent his entire 15-year National Football League (NFL) career with the Green Bay Packers. Enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978, he was the anchor of the defense for head coach Vince Lombardi in the 1960s, leading the Packers to five NFL championships and victories in the first two Super Bowls.