In 2012, Burruss was named as the NFL Physicians Society’s Outstanding NFL Athletic Trainer. His career received numerous honors, including serving on the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee.

“I knew when I walked into the training room in 1992 that I could help,” Burruss told the Packers’ website when he retired. “If I walked into a fully oiled, magnificently running machine that was cutting edge, I would have said I don’t know what I can do here. But the Packers had come off a pretty meager 25 years, budgetary considerations were always what they were. Whatever the words, whether they were stuck in the mud or not, I was able to come in and take a ’70s operation immediately into the ’90s.”

Pitts was honored as one of the 14 position coaches/coordinators to be recognized with an Award of Excellence, alongside two other 2025 honorees.

Although he never coached for Green Bay, Pitts began his playing career in 1961 as a member of the Green Bay Packers, where he won five NFL championships and two Super Bowls during his decade on the team. After his retirement, Pitts served as a Packers scout for two seasons before beginning a career as a coach.

As a mentor, Pitts helped Hall of Famers Earl Campbell and Thurman Thomas reach their potential. His career included helping the Buffalo Bills make four consecutive Super Bowl appearances (1990-93 seasons) as well as successful stints coaching for the Los Angeles Rams, Houston Oilers, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL.

Both Green Bay alumni represent the successful minds who have worked behind the scenes in the league and found success off the gridiron.