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| Established | August 11, 1919 | ||||||||||||
| Colors | Dark green, gold, white |
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| Owner(s) | Green Bay Packers, Inc. (537,460 stockholders – governed by a Board of Directors) | ||||||||||||
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The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team from Green Bay, Wisconsin. They play in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Packers are one of the oldest teams in the NFL, started in 1919. They are also the only major professional sports team in the United States that is owned by its community, not by a single person or company.
Since 1957, the Packers have played their home games at Lambeau Field. They hold the record for the most wins in NFL history. The Packers are famous for being one of the last "small-town teams" from the early days of the NFL.
The team was founded in 1919 by Earl "Curly" Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun. They joined the American Professional Football Association (APFA) in 1921, which later became the NFL. For many years, the Packers played some of their home games in Milwaukee. Even though Green Bay is the smallest city with a major league sports team, the Packers are one of the most valuable sports teams in the world.
The Packers have won 13 league championships, which is the most in NFL history. This includes nine titles before the Super Bowl era and four Super Bowl wins. Under coach Vince Lombardi, the Packers won the first two Super Bowls in 1966 and 1967. The Super Bowl trophy is even named the Vince Lombardi Trophy after him!
After Lombardi, the team had some tough years. But since 1993, they have been very successful. They made the playoffs many times and won two more Super Bowls. One was in 1996 with coach Mike Holmgren, and another in 2010 with coach Mike McCarthy. The Packers have the most wins and the second-best win-loss record in NFL history. They have long-standing rivalries with the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and Detroit Lions. The rivalry with the Bears started in 1921 and is one of the oldest in sports.
Contents
- Team History: The Packers' Journey
- Community Ownership: A Unique Team
- Packers Fan Base: The Cheeseheads
- Team Branding: Colors, Logos, and Uniforms
- Rivalries: Battle on the Field
- Stadium History: Lambeau Field and More
- Championships: A Legacy of Wins
- Notable Players: Hall of Famers and Legends
- Notable Coaches
- Media Coverage
- See also
Team History: The Packers' Journey
The Curly Lambeau Era (1919–1949)
The Green Bay Packers started on August 11, 1919. They were founded by Earl "Curly" Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun. Lambeau got money for uniforms from his job at the Indian Packing Company. He received $500, and in return, the team was named after the company. The Packers have played in their original city longer than any other NFL team.
In 1921, the Packers joined the American Professional Football Association, which became the NFL. The team faced money problems early on. Lambeau found new supporters, known as "The Hungry Five," who helped the team stay afloat.
Winning NFL Titles (1929, 1930, 1931)
The Packers won their first NFL title in 1929 with an amazing 12–0–1 record. Their defense was super strong, with eight shutouts. They won again in 1930 and 1931, beating teams from big cities. Stars like Mike Michalske, Johnny McNally, Cal Hubbard, and Arnie Herber played for them. The team also set an NFL record by not losing a home game for 29 straight games.
More NFL Championships (1936, 1939, 1944)
In 1935, Don Hutson joined the team. He was an amazing offensive player who invented many pass patterns. Hutson helped the Packers win NFL championships in 1936, 1939, and 1944. He played both offense and defense, even leading the league in interceptions as a safety. When he retired in 1945, Hutson held 18 NFL records. His number 14 was the first jersey retired by the Packers.
After Hutson retired, the team struggled. Curly Lambeau left after the 1949 season. The team had a tough time in the 1950s, even after a new stadium opened in 1957. The 1958 season was the worst in Packers history, with only one win.
The Vince Lombardi Era (1959–1967)
In 1959, Vince Lombardi became the Packers' head coach and general manager. This was the start of a huge change for the team. Under Lombardi, the Packers became the best team of the 1960s. They won five championships in seven years, including the first two Super Bowls. Key players during this time included Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung, Forrest Gregg, Jerry Kramer, Willie Davis, Henry Jordan, Willie Wood, Ray Nitschke, and Herb Adderley.
Lombardi's first game was a 9–6 win over the Chicago Bears. The team finished 7–5, their first winning season since 1947. Lombardi was named NFL Coach of the Year.
The next year, in 1960, the Packers reached the NFL Championship game but lost a close one to the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL Champions (1961, 1962, 1965)
In 1961, the Packers returned to the NFL Championship game. They played the New York Giants in Green Bay and won big, 37–0. This was their first NFL Championship since 1944. After this win, Green Bay became known as "Titletown."
The 1962 Packers had an amazing season, starting 10–0 and finishing 13–1. They were featured on the cover of Time magazine. They beat the Giants again in the championship, 16–7, in a very tough game.
After two years without a championship, the Packers won again in 1965. They defeated the Cleveland Browns 23–12 to earn their third NFL Championship under Lombardi.
Super Bowl I Champions (1966)
The 1966 season was historic. Quarterback Bart Starr, who was named NFL MVP, led the Packers to the first-ever Super Bowl. They won the NFL Championship against the Dallas Cowboys in a thrilling game. Then, they easily beat the AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs 35–10 in Super Bowl I.
Super Bowl II Champions (1967)
The 1967 season was Lombardi's last as head coach. The NFL Championship game against the Dallas Cowboys is famous as the "Ice Bowl." It was the coldest NFL game ever played. With only 16 seconds left, Bart Starr scored a touchdown, giving the Packers a 21–17 victory. This was their third straight NFL Championship, a record that still stands. They then won Super Bowl II by beating the Oakland Raiders 33–14.
Lombardi stepped down as head coach after this game. He passed away in 1970, and the Super Bowl trophy was renamed the Vince Lombardi Trophy in his honor.
The Post-Lombardi Years (1968–1991)
For about 25 years after Lombardi left, the Packers struggled. They had only a few winning seasons and made the playoffs only twice. Many coaching changes happened, and the team made some difficult player decisions. One example was trading for quarterback John Hadl in 1974, who didn't stay long. Another was drafting Tony Mandarich in 1989, who didn't perform as well as expected, even though he was highly rated.
In 1991, Ron Wolf was hired as general manager. He was given full control to improve the team.
The Mike Holmgren Era (1992–1998)
In 1992, Wolf hired Mike Holmgren as the new head coach. Soon after, Wolf traded for quarterback Brett Favre from the Atlanta Falcons. Favre quickly became the starting quarterback and played every game for the Packers until the end of the 2007 season. He set a record for most consecutive starts by an NFL quarterback.
The Packers improved, finishing 9–7 in 1992. In 1993, they signed Reggie White, one of the best defensive players ever. White believed the team was committed to winning. With White, the Packers reached the second round of the playoffs in 1993 and 1994, but lost to the Dallas Cowboys both times. In 1995, they won their division title for the first time since 1972. They beat the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs but lost to the Dallas Cowboys again in the NFC Championship Game.
Super Bowl XXXI Champions (1996)
The 1996 season was a huge success. The Packers had the best record in the league at 13–3. They were ranked number one in offense, defense, and special teams. Brett Favre led the offense, Reggie White led the defense, and Desmond Howard was amazing on special teams.
After easy wins in the playoffs, the Packers reached the Super Bowl for the first time in 29 years. In Super Bowl XXXI, Green Bay defeated the New England Patriots 35–21 to win their 12th championship. Desmond Howard was named MVP for his kickoff return touchdown. Many experts consider the 1996 Packers one of the greatest Super Bowl teams ever.
In 1997, the Packers had another great 13–3 season and won the NFC Championship again. However, they lost Super Bowl XXXII to the Denver Broncos 31–24.
In 1998, the Packers went 11–5 but lost a close playoff game to the San Francisco 49ers. This game was controversial due to a play that many believed was a fumble but was not called. After this season, Mike Holmgren left to coach the Seattle Seahawks, and Reggie White retired.
The team struggled in 1999 under new coach Ray Rhodes, finishing 8–8. In 2000, Mike Sherman became the head coach. The team improved, and Sherman also took on the role of general manager in 2001. From 2001 to 2004, the Packers had good regular seasons, led by Brett Favre and Ahman Green. However, they often lost in the playoffs, including their first home playoff loss in 2003 to the Atlanta Falcons.
In 2005, Sherman was removed as general manager, and Ted Thompson was hired. After a tough 4–12 season, Thompson fired Sherman.
The Mike McCarthy Era (2006–2018)
In 2006, Thompson hired Mike McCarthy as the new head coach. McCarthy had been the Packers' quarterbacks coach in 1999. In his first year, the team finished 8–8.
In 2007, Brett Favre had one of his best seasons under McCarthy. The Packers won 10 of their first 11 games and finished 13–3. Running back Ryan Grant had a great season. In the playoffs, they beat the Seattle Seahawks 42–20 in a snowy game. However, they lost the NFC Championship Game to the New York Giants 23–20 in overtime. This was Brett Favre's last game as a Packer.
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On March 4, 2008, Brett Favre announced his retirement, but then decided to return. He was traded to the New York Jets in August 2008.
The Packers started the 2008 season with Aaron Rodgers as their new starting quarterback. Rodgers played very well, throwing for over 4,000 yards. However, the team finished 6–10 due to many close losses and defensive injuries.
In 2009, the Packers drafted B. J. Raji and Clay Matthews III. The team finished 11–5 and made the playoffs as a wild card. The defense was ranked second in the league, and Charles Woodson won NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The season ended with an overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the wild card round.
Super Bowl XLV Champions (2010)
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The 2010 season saw the Packers overcome many injuries to key players. They finished the regular season with a 10–6 record. In Week 17, they beat the Chicago Bears to secure a playoff spot.
As the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs, the Packers went on an amazing run. They beat the Philadelphia Eagles, then the Atlanta Falcons. In the NFC Championship Game, they defeated their rivals, the Chicago Bears, 21–14. This sent them to Super Bowl XLV.
On February 6, 2011, the Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–25. They became the first No. 6 seed from the NFC to win a Super Bowl. It was their first Super Bowl win since 1996. Aaron Rodgers was named Super Bowl MVP.
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In 2011, after their Super Bowl win, the Packers started 13–0 and finished the season 15–1. This was a franchise record for wins. Aaron Rodgers was named NFL MVP. However, despite having home-field advantage, they lost their first playoff game to the New York Giants.
The Packers continued to make the playoffs under McCarthy, winning division titles in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016. In 2014, they reached the NFC Championship Game but lost a close overtime game to the Seattle Seahawks. Aaron Rodgers won his second MVP award that season.
In 2015, star receiver Jordy Nelson was injured before the season. Despite this, the Packers started 6–0. In a memorable game against the Detroit Lions, Aaron Rodgers threw a 61-yard "Hail Mary" touchdown pass to Richard Rodgers II to win the game. The team finished 10–6 and made the playoffs, but lost to the Arizona Cardinals in overtime.
In 2016, the Packers started 4–6 but won their last six games to make the playoffs. They beat the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys but lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game.
The 2017 season was tough. Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone and missed most of the season. The team finished 7–9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008. In 2018, the Packers again missed the playoffs, finishing 6–9–1. Mike McCarthy was let go as head coach.
The Matt LaFleur Era (Since 2019)
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In 2019, Matt LaFleur became the new head coach. The Packers returned to the playoffs, finishing 13–3. They beat the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round but lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.
In 2020, the Packers won their division again and earned the top seed in the NFC. They beat the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship. Aaron Rodgers won his third MVP award that season.
In 2021, they clinched the top seed in the NFC again with a 13–4 record. However, they lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. Aaron Rodgers won his fourth MVP award, second only to Peyton Manning.
The 2022 season was a struggle, and the Packers missed the playoffs with an 8–9 record.
The 2023 season was the first without Aaron Rodgers, who was traded to the New York Jets. Jordan Love took over as starting quarterback. The team finished 9–8 and made the playoffs as the 7th seed. They made history by becoming the first 7th seed to win a playoff game, beating the Dallas Cowboys 48–32. They then lost a close game to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
Community Ownership: A Unique Team
The Green Bay Packers are special because they are the only major professional sports team in North America owned by their community. Instead of one person or company, over 537,000 stockholders own the team. No one person can own more than 200,000 shares. This unique ownership structure has kept the team in Green Bay for over a century, even though it's the smallest city with a major league sports team.
Green Bay is a small city, but the Packers have a huge fan base across Wisconsin and the Midwest. This is partly because they used to play some home games in Milwaukee until 1995.
The team has sold stock six times to raise money. The first time was in 1923. The most recent sale was in 2021, selling almost 200,000 shares.
If the team were ever sold, any money left over would go to the Green Bay Packers Foundation. This rule was made to make sure the team would never leave Green Bay. The Foundation gives money to many charities and organizations in Wisconsin.
Owning Packers stock is different from regular stock. It doesn't give you a share of the company's profits, and you can't trade it. It also doesn't give you special rights to buy season tickets. What you get are voting rights, an invitation to the annual meeting, and a chance to buy special merchandise. Shares can only be transferred to immediate family members.
The Packers are the only NFL team with this kind of ownership. The NFL usually requires one owner to hold at least 30% of a team. But the Packers were allowed to keep their unique structure because it was in place before the current rules. They are also the only major league sports team in the U.S. that shares its financial information every year.
Board of Directors
The Green Bay Packers, Inc. is run by a seven-member executive committee. This committee is chosen from a larger 45-member board of directors. Only the president of the team is paid. The committee helps manage the team, approves big spending, and sets overall rules.
The team's president usually represents the Packers at NFL owner meetings.
Green Bay Packers Foundation
The Green Bay Packers Foundation was started in 1986. It supports many good causes, like education, community projects, health services, and youth programs.
Packers Fan Base: The Cheeseheads
The Packers have incredibly loyal fans. Every game in Green Bay has been sold out since 1960, no matter how the team is doing. Even though Green Bay is a small market, the Packers are one of the most popular teams in the NFL.
They also have one of the longest waiting lists for season tickets in professional sports. It has 140,000 names, which is more than the number of seats at Lambeau Field! The average wait is said to be over 30 years. Because of this, season tickets are often passed down in families, and new babies are put on the waiting list.
Packers fans are often called "cheeseheads." This nickname comes from Wisconsin's famous cheese production. What started as an insult became a source of pride. Since 1994, Packers fans have proudly worn bright orange triangular cheesehead hats to games.
During training camp, young fans can bring their bikes and have players ride them from the locker room to practice. This fun tradition started around 1957.
The team also holds an annual scrimmage called Family Night at Lambeau Field. Thousands of fans come to watch, with over 60,000 attending some years. In 2008, ESPN.com ranked Packers fans as the second-best in the NFL.
Team Branding: Colors, Logos, and Uniforms
Team Nickname
When founder Curly Lambeau needed money for uniforms, his employer, the Indian Packing Company, gave him $500. In return, the team was named after the company. Early newspaper articles called them "the Indians," but "Packers" quickly became the official name.
When the Acme Packing Company bought Indian Packing in 1920, they continued to support the team. The jerseys even said "ACME PACKERS" during their first NFL season.
Team Colors
Curly Lambeau, who went to the University of Notre Dame, chose Notre Dame's navy blue and gold as the team's first colors. This is why the early Packers were sometimes called "the Bays" or "the Blues."
By 1950, navy blue was replaced with kelly green, but a lighter shade of gold remained. Navy blue was slowly removed from all official team items. In 1958, kelly green was changed to a darker hunter green. These dark green and gold colors have been the team's official colors ever since. The current uniforms, with forest green or white jerseys and gold pants, were adopted when Vince Lombardi arrived in 1959.
Team Logo
In 1951, the team started wearing metallic gold plastic helmets instead of leather ones. The oval "G" logo was added in 1961. Lombardi asked the equipment manager, Gerald "Dad" Braisher, to design a logo. Braisher's assistant, John Gordon, came up with the football-shaped letter "G." Lombardi approved it.
Some people mistakenly think the "G" stands for "greatness," but there's no evidence for this in the team's history. The "G" is the only logo that has ever been on the helmet. The Packers own the trademark for the "G" logo. They have allowed other organizations, like the University of Georgia and Grambling State University, to use a similar logo.
Uniform Variations
Most NFL teams wear white jerseys at home early in the season to stay cool, but the Packers rarely do. In 2016, the Packers introduced their "Color Rush" uniform, which is all white. In 2024, they added a new alternate white helmet to go with it.
The Packers also have throwback jerseys to honor their history. In 2010, they wore navy blue jerseys like those from their first championship season in 1929. In 2015, they changed to a navy blue throwback from 1937–1949. In 2021, they switched to an all-green design, similar to uniforms from the 1950s.
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When the NFL changed uniform suppliers to Nike in 2012, the Packers refused to make any changes to their traditional uniform design.
Rivalries: Battle on the Field
Divisional Rivals
Chicago Bears
The Packers and Chicago Bears have one of the oldest and most famous rivalries in NFL history, dating back to 1920. The Packers currently lead the series. They have met twice in the playoffs, with the Bears winning in 1941 and the Packers winning in 2011 on their way to a Super Bowl win.
Minnesota Vikings
The rivalry between the Packers and Minnesota Vikings started in 1961. It's known for being very intense, with many close games. The Packers lead the all-time series, and both teams have won one playoff game against each other.
Detroit Lions
The Packers' rivalry with the Detroit Lions is another very old matchup in the NFL. They first played in 1930 when the Lions were the Portsmouth Spartans. The Packers lead the series, making them the first team in NFL history to record 100 wins over an opponent.
Conference Rivals
Dallas Cowboys
The rivalry between the Packers and Dallas Cowboys has led to many famous games, including the "Ice Bowl." During the Brett Favre era, the Cowboys often won. But in the Aaron Rodgers era, the Packers usually won. The Packers lead the all-time series and have a winning record against the Cowboys in the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers
The rivalry between the Packers and the San Francisco 49ers became intense in the 1990s. They played each other in four straight playoff games. The Packers won most of these games with Brett Favre as quarterback. Since 2012, the 49ers have won four playoff games against the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers.
Seattle Seahawks
After the Seattle Seahawks moved to the NFC in 2002, they developed a strong rivalry with the Packers, especially in the playoffs. Famous moments include a game where the Seahawks quarterback threw a game-losing interception in overtime after promising a winning drive. The Packers lead the all-time series.
New York Giants
The series between the Packers and New York Giants is one of the oldest matchups in the league, starting in 1928. They often play each other in the regular season and have met several times in the playoffs. The Packers lead the all-time series.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Packers were division rivals from 1977 to 2002. They have played several memorable games, including a "Snow Bowl" in 1985 and an NFC Championship Game in 2021. The Packers lead the series.
Stadium History: Lambeau Field and More
After playing in smaller parks, the Packers played home games at City Stadium from 1925 to 1956. They won their first six NFL championships there.
By the 1950s, the NFL wanted the Packers to have a better stadium. So, the city built a new City Stadium in 1957, which was the first stadium made just for an NFL team. It was renamed Lambeau Field in 1965 to honor Curly Lambeau.
Lambeau Field has been expanded many times and now seats 72,928 fans. Even with all these seats, every Packers game has been sold out since 1960! There's a long waiting list for season tickets.
For many years, the Packers also played some home games in Milwaukee at Milwaukee County Stadium. This helped them reach more fans. But by 1995, all home games were played in Green Bay.
The Packers have three practice facilities near Lambeau Field: the Don Hutson Center (indoors), Ray Nitschke Field (artificial turf), and Clarke Hinkle Field (natural grass).
Championships: A Legacy of Wins
The Packers have won a record 13 league championships. This is four more than their closest rival, the Chicago Bears. They are also the only team to win three NFL titles in a row, doing it twice (1929–1931 and 1965–1967).
Super Bowl Championships
The NFL started holding the Super Bowl in 1966. The Packers have won four Super Bowls.
| Year | Coach | Super Bowl | Location | Opponent | Score | Record |
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| 1966 | Vince Lombardi | I | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles) | Kansas City Chiefs | 35–10 | 12–2 |
| 1967 | II | Orange Bowl (Miami) | Oakland Raiders | 33–14 | 9–4–1 | |
| 1996 | Mike Holmgren | XXXI | Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans) | New England Patriots | 35–21 | 13–3 |
| 2010 | Mike McCarthy | XLV | Cowboys Stadium (Arlington, Texas) | Pittsburgh Steelers | 31–25 | 10–6 |
| Total Super Bowls won: 4 | ||||||
NFL Championships (Before Super Bowl)
From 1933 to 1969, the NFL held a championship game. The Packers won 8 of these NFL Championship Games.
| Year | Coach | Location | Opponent | Score | Record |
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| 1936 | Curly Lambeau | Polo Grounds (New York) | Boston Redskins | 21–6 | 10–1–1 |
| 1939 | Dairy Bowl (West Allis, Wisconsin) | New York Giants | 27–0 | 9–2 | |
| 1944 | Polo Grounds (New York) | New York Giants | 14–7 | 8–2 | |
| 1961 | Vince Lombardi | New City Stadium (Green Bay) | New York Giants | 37–0 | 11–3 |
| 1962 | Yankee Stadium (New York) | New York Giants | 16–7 | 13–1 | |
| 1965 | Lambeau Field (Green Bay) | Cleveland Browns | 23–12 | 10–3–1 | |
| 1966 | Cotton Bowl (Dallas) | Dallas Cowboys | 34–27 | 12–2 | |
| 1967 | Lambeau Field (Green Bay) | Dallas Cowboys | 21–17 | 9–4–1 | |
| Total NFL championships won: 8 | |||||
NFC Championships
The Packers have won three NFC Championship Games since the AFL–NFL merger in 1970.
| Year | Coach | Location | Opponent | Score | Record |
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| 1996 | Mike Holmgren | Lambeau Field (Green Bay) | Carolina Panthers | 30–13 | 13–3 |
| 1997 | 3Com Park (San Francisco) | San Francisco 49ers | 23–10 | 13–3 | |
| 2010 | Mike McCarthy | Soldier Field (Chicago) | Chicago Bears | 21–14 | 10–6 |
| Total NFC Championships won: 3 | |||||
NFL Championships by Standings
From 1920 to 1932, the NFL championship was given to the team with the best record. The Packers won three of these championships.
| Year | Coach | Record |
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| 1929 | Curly Lambeau | 12–0–1 |
| 1930 | 10–3–1 | |
| 1931 | 12–2 | |
| Total NFL championships by best record: 3 | ||
Division Championships
The Packers have won 21 divisional championships.
| Year | Coach | Division | Record |
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| 1936 | Curly Lambeau | NFL West | 10–1–1 |
| 1938 | 8–3 | ||
| 1939 | 9–2 | ||
| 1944 | 8–2 | ||
| 1967 | Vince Lombardi | NFL Central | 9–4–1 |
| 1972 | Dan Devine | NFC Central | 10–4 |
| 1995 | Mike Holmgren | 11–5 | |
| 1996 | 13–3 | ||
| 1997 | 13–3 | ||
| 2002 | Mike Sherman | NFC North | 12–4 |
| 2003 | 12–4 | ||
| 2004 | 10–6 | ||
| 2007 | Mike McCarthy | 13–3 | |
| 2011 | 15–1 | ||
| 2012 | 11–5 | ||
| 2013 | 8–7–1 | ||
| 2014 | 12–4 | ||
| 2016 | 10–6 | ||
| 2019 | Matt LaFleur | 13–3 | |
| 2020 | 13–3 | ||
| 2021 | 13–4 | ||
| Total NFC Divisional Championships won: 21 | |||
Notable Players: Hall of Famers and Legends
Pro Football Hall of Fame Members
The Packers have the second-highest number of players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with 30 members.
| Green Bay Packers Pro Football Hall of Famers | |||||||||
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| No. | Name | Positions | Seasons | Inducted | No. | Name | Positions | Seasons | Inducted |
| 26 | Herb Adderley | CB | 1961–1969 | 1980 | 64 | Jerry Kramer | G | 1958–1968 | 2018 |
| 36 | LeRoy Butler | S | 1990–2001 | 2022 | 20 | Earl (Curly) Lambeau | HB Coach |
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| 3 | Tony Canadeo | HB | 1941–1944 1946–1952 |
1974 | 80 | James Lofton | WR | 1978–1986 | 2003 |
| 87 | Willie Davis | DE | 1960–1969 | 1981 | 24 | Johnny "Blood" McNally | HB | 1929–1933 1935–1936 |
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| 44 | Bobby Dillon | S | 1952–1959 | 2020 | 2 | Mike Michalske | OG | 1929–1935 1937 |
1964 |
| 4 | Brett Favre | QB | 1992–2007 | 2016 | 66 | Ray Nitschke | LB | 1958–1972 | 1978 |
| 75 | Forrest Gregg | OT | 1956 1958–1970 |
1977 | 51 | Jim Ringo | C | 1953–1963 | 1981 |
| 56 | Ted Hendricks | LB | 1974 | 1990 | 89 | Dave Robinson | LB | 1963–1972 | 2013 |
| 38 | Arnie Herber | QB | 1930–1940 | 1966 | 15 | Bart Starr | QB | 1956–1971 | 1977 |
| 30 | Clarke Hinkle | FB | 1932–1941 | 1964 | 31 | Jim Taylor | FB | 1958–1966 | 1976 |
| 5 | Paul Hornung | HB | 1956–1962 1964–1966 |
1986 | 92 | Reggie White | DE | 1993–1998 | 2006 |
| 36 | Cal Hubbard | OT | 1929–1933 1935 |
1963 | 24 | Willie Wood | S | 1960–1971 | 1989 |
| 14 | Don Hutson | E | 1935–1945 | 1963 | 21 | Charles Woodson | CB | 2006–2012 | 2021 |
| 74 | Henry Jordan | DT | 1959–1969 | 1995 | |||||
| Coaches and Executives | |||||||||
| Name | Positions | Seasons | Inducted | ||||||
| Vince Lombardi | Coach | 1959–1967 | 1971 | ||||||
| Ron Wolf | General manager | 1991–2001 | 2015 | ||||||
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Many Packers players and coaches are also in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. Ron Wolf was the most recent Packers person to be honored in 2018.
Retired Numbers
The Packers have officially retired six jersey numbers. All six players are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Their numbers and names are shown on the facade of Lambeau Field's north endzone.
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| Tony Canadeo HB, 1941–1944, 1946–1952 Retired 1952 |
Brett Favre QB, 1992–2007 Retired 2015 |
Don Hutson WR, 1935–1945 Retired 1951 |
Bart Starr QB, 1956–71 Retired 1973 |
Ray Nitschke LB, 1958–1972 Retired 1983 |
Reggie White DE, 1993–1998 Retired 2005 |
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame was the first hall of fame built for a single professional American football team. It was started in 1966. As of 2019, 162 people have been inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame.
Notable Coaches
Head Coaches
| Name | Tenure | Record | Titles | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | T | |||
| Earl (Curly) Lambeau | 1919–1949 | 231 | 108 | 21 | 6 |
| Gene Ronzani | 1950–1953 | 14 | 31 | 1 | |
| Hugh Devore* | 1953 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Ray (Scooter) McLean* | |||||
| Lisle Blackbourn | 1954–1957 | 17 | 31 | 0 | |
| Ray (Scooter) McLean | 1958 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |
| Vince Lombardi | 1959–1967 | 98 | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| Phil Bengtson | 1968–1970 | 20 | 21 | 1 | |
| Dan Devine | 1971–1974 | 25 | 28 | 4 | |
| Bart Starr | 1975–1983 | 53 | 77 | 3 | |
| Forrest Gregg | 1984–1987 | 25 | 37 | 1 | |
| Lindy Infante | 1988–1991 | 24 | 40 | 0 | |
| Mike Holmgren | 1992–1998 | 73 | 36 | 0 | 1 |
| Ray Rhodes | 1999 | 8 | 8 | 0 | |
| Mike Sherman | 2000–2005 | 56 | 39 | 0 | |
| Mike McCarthy | 2006–2018 | 125 | 77 | 2 | 1 |
| Joe Philbin* | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Matt LaFleur | 2019–present | 47 | 19 | 0 | |
*Interim head coaches
Media Coverage
The Packers are unique because their games are broadcast in two main areas: Green Bay and Milwaukee. Packers games have been sold out since 1960, so they are never blacked out on local TV.
Radio Broadcasts
The main radio station for the Packers is WTMJ in Milwaukee. This station has aired Packers games since 1929, which is the longest partnership between a radio station and an NFL team. Games are also broadcast in Green Bay on WTAQ and WIXX-FM, and in Appleton on WAPL and WHBY.
Wayne Larrivee is the play-by-play announcer, and Larry McCarren is the color analyst. When the Packers are sure to win, Larrivee often says, "And there is your dagger!"
Television Broadcasts
Pre-season games that are not shown nationally are broadcast by WGBA-TV in Green Bay and WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. These games are also shown on 19 other TV stations across several states.
The team's annual practice scrimmage, "Packers Family Night," is also broadcast on TV. Pre-season TV games are announced by Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon. Regular season and playoff games that are not on national TV are also shown on local stations in Green Bay and Milwaukee.
See also
In Spanish: Green Bay Packers para niños
