Green Bay Packers: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday
Fun Facts about Green Bay Packers
Who is the head coach for the Green Bay Packers?
Mike McCarthy
Who is the defensive coach for the Green Bay Packers?
Dom Capers
Who is the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers?
Shawn Slocum
Who owns the Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers, Inc.
How many Super Bowls have the Green Bay Packers won?
Two: 1996 (XXXI), 2011 (XLV)
They also have two before what we now call the “Super Bowl” was started: AFL-NFL Super Bowl Championships 1966 (I), 1967 (II)
Who is the mascot for the Green Bay Packers?
No Mascot
What are the Green Bay Packers team colors?
Green, Yellow, White
Who designed the Green Bay Packers logo?
George “Dad” Braisher; the equipment manager for the Green Bay Packers. The “G” is typically thought to represent Green Bay, however it was originally intended to stand for “Greatness”.
Fun Facts about Green Bay Packers Stadium
What is the Green Bay Packers stadium called?
Lambeau Field
How many seats are in Lambeau Field?
72,928
What is the address of Lambeau Field?
1265 Lombardi Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54304
When was Lambeau Field built?
1957
Renovated: 2003
History of the Green Bay Packers
Where did Green Bay Packers get their name and why are they called it?
The Green Bay Packers were initially sponsored by the Indian Packing Company, which was later renamed the Acme Packing Company. The name Packers was derived from their sponsor’s name, and has remained the same since the team’s formation.
What players from the Green Bay Packers are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
1970 (Year of Induction)
Cal Hubbard
Curly Lambeau
John McNally
Mike Michalske
1972
Arnie Herber
Clarke Hinkle
Don Hutson
1973
Tony Canadeo
1974
Jim Ringo
1975
Willie Davis
Paul Hornung
Henry Jordan
Vince Lombardi
Jim Taylor
1977
Forrest Gregg
Bart Starr
Willie Wood
1978
Ray Nitschke
1981
Herb Adderley
1991
Jan Stenerud
1999
James Lofton
2006
Reggie White
What numbers have been retired by Green Bay Packers?
3 Tony Canadeo
14 Don Hutson
15 Bart Starr
66 Ray Nitschke
Top 5 Players of all time for the Green Bay Packers
1. Don Hutson – Wide Receiver
Don Hutson was signed to both the Green Bay Packers and a team in New York in 1935. The NFL office decided to place Hutson with the Packers, and the rest was history. From 1935 until 1945, Hutson was the team’s undisputed star wide receiver, winning the NFL MVP award twice during his career. He was named to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, the NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the NFL Professional Football Hall of Fame.
116 Games Played
60 Games Started
488 Receptions
7991 Receiving Yards
99 Receiving Touchdowns
62 Rushing Attempts
3 Rushing Touchdowns
2. Bart Starr – Quarterback
Despite an awful draft pick in the 17th round of the 1956 NFL Draft, Starr went on to be a star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. He played with the team during his entire professional career, which began in 1956, ended in 1971, began again in 1975 and ended again in 1983. During his two tenures with the team, Starr won five NFL Championship games. He also won the first and second Super Bowls in NFL history. He was a four-time Pro Bowler, a two-time First-Team All-Pro selection, a two-time Second-Team All-Pro selection, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, two-time NFL MVP and part of the 1960s All Decade Team. After his career ended, Starr was named to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his number, 15, was retired by the Packers.
196 Games Played
158 Games Started
94-57-6 QB Record
1808 Completed Passes
3149 Attempted Passes
24718 Yards Gained by Passing
152 Passing Touchdowns
138 Interceptions Thrown
3. Brett Favre – Quarterback
Brett Favre was drafted in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. The team couldn’t hold onto him for long though, and he soon signed with the Green Bay Packers in 1992. It was here that Favre played the bulk of his career from 1992 until 2007. He has since played for the New York Jets in 2008 and the Minnesota Vikings (2009 and 2010 thus far). Favre started in every game with the Packers and was an eleven-time Pro Bowler. He was a three-time First-Team All-Pro selection, a three-time Second-Team All-Pro selection, three-time AP NFL MVP, five-time NFC Player of the Year and two-time NFC Champion. He led the Packers to two Super Bowl appearances, winning the XXXI game. He has been named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
294 Games Played
290 Games Started
181-104-0 QB Record
6171 Completed Passes
9961 Attempted Passes
70308 Yards Gained by Passing
503 Touchdown Passes
324 Interceptions Thrown
4. Jim Taylor – Fullback
Jim Taylor was drafted out of Louisiana State in the second round of the 1958 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He played with the team from 1958 until 1966. He briefly signed with the New Orleans Saints in 1967, but retired from professional football one year later. Taylor was part of the Packers team that won three NFL Championships and one Super Bowl (I). He was a five-time Pro Bowler, six-time All-Pro selection, AP NFL MVP in 1962 and part of the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team. He was voted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
132 Games Played
1941 Rushing Attempts
8597 Rushing Yards
83 Rushing Touchdowns
225 Receptions
1756 Receiving Yards
10 Receiving Touchdowns
5. Reggie White – Defensive End
Reggie White originally played for the Memphis Showboats, a team that was part of the United Stated Football League. The league disbanded in 1985, and White was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles. He remained with the Eagles from 1985 until 1992, when he signed with the Green Bay Packers. His career highlights include being a thirteen-time Pro Bowl selection, a ten-time First-Team All-Pro selection, a three-time Second-Team All-Pro selection, a Super Bowl champion, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the year, three-time UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year, and Pro Bowl MVP. White was always part of the NFL 75th Anniversary Team, the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, and the USFL All-Time Team. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his number, 92, has been retired by both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.
232 Games Played
228 Games Started
198 Sacks
3 Defensive Interceptions
1048 Tackles
Game Day and Travel Information
3 hotels around the stadium
Days Inn Green Bay – West
1978 Holmgren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 498-8088
Best Western Green Bay Inn
780 Armed Forces Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 499-3161
Tundra Lodge Resort and Waterpark
865 Lombardi Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 405-8700
Best restaurants in the area
Curly’s Pub
1265 Lombardi Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 965-6970
(on site at Lambeau Field)
Tom Dick and Harry’s
835 Potts Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 499-4834
Stadium View
1963 Holmgren Way
Green Bay, WIL 54304
(920) 498-1989
Tailgating Rules
Those utilizing the Lambeau Field parking lot will be permitted only one parking space per vehicle and we ask that you limit the space used for tailgating to allow for vehicle and pedestrian traffic. No recreational (wood) fires allowed. Grill cooking with charcoal or L.P. gas is permitted (no wood as fuel). All grills must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult (18 years or older), and be fully extinguished before being left unattended. Separate containers are available in the lot for hot charcoals, recyclable items and trash.
Several stadium restrooms are accessible from the parking lot and are available to tailgaters from the time the parking lot opens (four hours prior to kickoff) until one hour prior to kickoff. These restrooms are located on the north, northwest and southwest sides of the stadium.
Items NOT allowed in the stadium
Weapons, bags, backpacks, coolers, umbrellas, duffel bags, large purses, fanny packs, obstructive banners and signs are all strictly prohibited, as are food & beverages, video cameras and still photo cameras with lenses over 12 inches. As a general rule, please leave all unnecessary items at home.
Resources about The Green Bay Packers
Lambeau Field
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Green Bay Packers Official Website
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NFL.com Green Bay Packers
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ESPN Green Bay Packers
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Sports Illustrated Green Bay Packers
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