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Born: | Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S. | April 11, 1904
Died: | December 18, 1982 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 78)
Position: | Athletic trainer, property manager |
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Carl Wallace "Bud" Jorgensen (April 11, 1904 – December 18, 1982) was an American athletic trainer for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). For over 46 years, Jorgensen worked in varying capacities as an athletic trainer, assistant trainer and property manager for the Packers. After his career with the Packers, he continued as college basketball athletic trainer for University of Wisconsin–Green Bay men's basketball. Jorgensen was recognized for his long career and was identified as an expert in the field of athletic training. He was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 1968 and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1976. Jorgensen died of undisclosed causes on December 18, 1982, at the age of 78.