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Curly Lambeau Founds the Team
In 1919, the Packers were founded "when the Indian Packing Company agreed to sponsor a local pro football team under the direction of Earl (Curly) Lambeau" (Pro Football Hall of Fame). Lambeau served as both player and coach for a number of years, continuing on as coach and general manager after his retirement from play. References
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The Packers play their first game against the Chicago Bears, starting a hundred-year long rivalry
The longest standing rivalry in American sports is between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, whose first match took place on November 27, 1921 with the then named Chicago Staley's winning 20-0. References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/ Pro Football Hall of Fame. (n.d.). Team History. https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/green-bay-packers/team-history/ -
Packers finish the 1929 season 12-0-1, winning their first of many NFL titles
The 1929 season saw the Packers win their first of many championships in the NFL under the guidance of coach Curly Lambeau. References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers History. (n.d.). Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/ Pro Football Hall of Fame. (n.d.). Team History. https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/green-bay-packers/team-history/ -
Packers hire Vince Lombardi as head coach and general maanger
Vince Lombardi, the namesake of the NFL's Lombardi Trophy, was hired by the Packers in 1959 and was a wildly successful coach. Many regard him as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport and his legacy is still remembered fondly to this day. References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers History. (n.d.). Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/ -
Packers win the very first Super Bowl
When the NFL and AFL joined together, the Packers won the inaugural Super Bowl in 1967 under coach Lombardi. They also went on to win the second Super Bowl the following year References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers History. (n.d.). Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/ Pro Football Hall of Fame. (n.d.). Team History. https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/green-bay-packers/team-history/ -
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The team struggles to find success, but the fans remain loyal
After the Lombardi left the team, the team struggled to put together successful seasons, resulting in a near 30 year drought of playoff success. Many older fans of the team refer to this time as the "Lean Years." References
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Ron Wolf, General Manager of the Packers trades away the team's first round pick for quarterback Brett Favre
After decades of middling success, general manager Ron Wolf traded for Brett Favre, the quarterback who immediately returned the Packers to a franchise of success with his all-star play. References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers History. (n.d.). Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/ Pro Football Hall of Fame. (n.d.). Team History. https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/green-bay-packers/team-history/ -
After 30 years of drought the Packers win their third Super Bowl
Only a few years after Favre joined the team, the Packers defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI, bringing the championship trophy home to where it was first won. References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers History. (n.d.). Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/ Pro Football Hall of Fame. (n.d.). Team History. https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/green-bay-packers/team-history/ -
The Favre era ends and Aaron Rodgers takes over as starting quarterback
After a long and successful tenure as QB, Favre was eventually replaced by Aaron Rodgers, who against all odds managed to not only replicate the success of Favre but surpass it. References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers History. (n.d.). Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/ Pro Football Hall of Fame. (n.d.). Team History. https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/green-bay-packers/team-history/ -
Rodgers brings home the team's fourth Lombardi trophy
In his third year as starter, Rodgers led the underdog Packers to a Super Bowl victory as the number 6 seed in the NFC, winning three away games in the playoffs to get there. References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers History. (n.d.). Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/ Pro Football Hall of Fame. (n.d.). Team History. https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/green-bay-packers/team-history/ -
Jordan Love takes over the position of starting quarterback, becoming only the third QB to start for the team since 1993.
In 2023, Jordan Love has now taken the mantle of starter. Many wonder how difficult it must be for Love to step into the shoes previously filled by 2 Hall of Fame QBs but Packers fans are hopeful that he will step up to the plate. References
Green Bay Packers. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.packers.com/history/timeline Packers History. (n.d.). Packers Facts. https://packershistory.com/team-history/packers-facts/