Green Bay, WI – Once a fierce protector on the offensive line, a former Green Bay Packers tackle now spends his days quietly maintaining the same field where he once battled the NFL’s best.

Now 70 years old, he works part-time with the maintenance crew at Lambeau Field, mowing, raking, and caring for the turf that has witnessed generations of Packers football. To him, it’s not a job — it’s a return home.

That man is Greg Koch, who played 11 NFL seasons, most of them with the Green Bay Packers from 1977 to 1985. Known for his grit, toughness, and leadership, Koch anchored the Packers’ offensive line through some of the team’s most transitional years.

He appeared in 133 career games, earning a reputation as one of the league’s most durable and respected linemen. Teammates often described him as “old-school tough” — a player who never backed down, no matter the opponent or the weather.

After retiring from football, Koch built an impressive second career. He became a licensed attorney and later transitioned into broadcasting, serving as a sports radio and TV analyst through the late 2010s. His voice carried the same authority that once commanded the trenches.

But as time passed, Koch found himself longing for the place that first gave him purpose — Green Bay. Eventually, he returned to Lambeau Field, not as a player or commentator, but as part of the quiet crew that keeps the legendary grass alive.

Each morning, before the crowds arrive, he walks the same sideline he once defended, making sure every blade of grass is ready for the next kickoff. It’s a simple task, but for Koch, it feels like coming full circle.

“I’ve seen this field in snow, rain, and glory,” he once told a friend. “Taking care of it now feels like taking care of my past.”