Game Created to Benefit Packers Hall of Fame and Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. today introduced a Monopoly-style board game, called “Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. Opoly,” with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting two local nonprofits, the Packers Hall of Fame Inc. and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Prominent local businesses, such as Title…View More
Hugh Devore Signs On To Coach Packers Ends
April 3, 1953 – Packers coach Gene Ronzani announces that Hugh Devore, one of the most successful college coaches of the past decade according to the Milwaukee Sentinel, has signed to coach the team’s ends. Devore coached one year at Notre Dame (1946) then moved on to St. Bonaventure where…View More
Packers Acquire Lynn Dickey For Two Players and Two Draft Picks
April 2, 1976 – The Packers trade quarterback John Hadl, cornerback Ken Ellis and two undisclosed draft choices to the Houston Oilers for quarterback Lynn Dickey. Dickey, a backup to Dan Pastorini for five years after being selected 56th overall (third round) in the 1971 draft, is expected to end…View More
Henry Jordan Blames Lack Of Family Activities For Disappointing 1968 Season
April 1, 1969 – Henry Jordan explains his theory of why the Packers failed to produce a winner in 1968 (going 6-7-1). “We had always planned occasions where our families could get together,” the defensive tackle says after speaking at a Rotary Club luncheon in Milwaukee. “But last year we…View More
Packers 1953 Schedule Includes Games in Milwaukee
March 31, 1953 – The Packers announce their home schedule for 1953 with three games to be played at Milwaukee’s new County Stadium. On tap for the new venue are the Browns (Sept. 27), the Rams (Oct. 11) and the 49ers (Nov. 22). “We’re giving Milwaukee a real major league…View More
Packers Upgrade Their Running Attack
March 30, 1993 – The Packers send a fourth-round draft choice to the New England Patriots in exchange for running back John Stephens. Stephens, a 1,000-yard rusher as a rookie in 1988, is expected to bolster a running game that ranked 21st in yards gained (out of 28 teams) in…View More
Rumors Swirl that Vince Lombardi May Leave the Packers After One Season
March 29, 1960 – Ray Walsh, general manager of the New York Giants, does nothing to quell rumors that Vince Lombardi might leave the Packers and be headed back to the New York Giants to succeed Jim Lee Howell as the team’s head coach. Walsh says the team has no…View More
Green Bay Packers Running Attack Goes to the Head of a Class
March 28, 1961 – The Green Bay Packers impressive running attack is discussed at length at the Midwest District American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Some 150 college and high school coaches listen in rapt attention as the Green Bay Packers backfield coach Red Cochran explains the Green…View More
A Top Collegiate Lineman Signs With the Packers
March 27, 1952 – Dave Hanner, one of the top collegiate lineman in the nation in 1951, signs with the Packers. Drafted in the fifth round by the Packers, the Arkansas Razorback is said to have not missed a quarter of any game in his junior and senior seasons. With…View More
Stealing a Packers Hall of Famer’s Bathrobe
March 26, 1936 – Charles (Buckets) Goldenberg, guard and fullback for the Green Bay Packers and grappler in his spare time, reports to police that his favorite wrestling bathrobe was stolen from the wash line in the backyard of his home on Cramer Street in Milwaukee. The robe is described…View More
Packers Sign Return Man Kitrick Taylor
March 25, 1992 – The Packers sign Kitrick Taylor in Plan B free agency to bolster their return game. The special teamer tied for third in the AFC in punt returns with a 9.6 average in 1991 while with the Chargers. Taylor’s career with the Packers consists of only 10…View More
