The 1986 Green Bay Packers season was their 68th season overall and their 66th season in the National Football League, and their third under head coach Forrest Gregg. Unable to improve on their 8âÂÂ8 records from 1983, 1984, and 1985, the Packers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, and instead went 4âÂÂ12 for their fourth consecutive non-winning season, as well as their first losing season since 1980. Their .250 winning percentage was their worst since 1958.
The Packers reached their nadir on the afternoon of November 23 at Soldier Field vs. their ancient archrivals, the Bears. After Mark Lee intercepted Jim McMahon in the second quarter, Green Bay defensive end Charles Martin picked up McMahon and slammed him shoulder-first into the artificial turf, causing a season-ending injury to the Chicago quarterback. Martin was ejected by referee Jerry Markbreit and suspended two games by Commissioner Pete Rozelle.
In 1986, Packer great Paul Hornung was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The following were inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in February 1986;