Also, keep in mind this was a draft of professional players, not the college draft, so Bailey isn't officially recognized as the first. Fullback George Rooks of Morgan State holds that distinction. This note is to thank the people who made the "Legacy" boxset on Packers history real. Please pass on my thanks to those folks associated with the activity. The "Legacy" boxset of DVDs is enjoyable, entertaining and illuminating.
I have laughed, cried, and better understood the events and input behind team decisions. I have also been reacquainted with the teams — and interesting players — of the past. While still disappointed about the lack of success of those s and s teams, recalling the optimism those teams often aroused and the unique characters associated with those teams is a pleasure.
The Packers are the most interesting team in all of sports. This history, in an entertaining and historical way, helps explain why it is. While the ownership structure is usually cited for this, the team's successful history, its site in the league's smallest city, and the characters that have graced its roster and management all play their part.
While "Legacy" is at its core a Packers story, it is recommended viewing for all American football fans. The Insider Inbox has teased at a book in process, by you, on the Packers.
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I will forward it internally and to Khrome, our production company. See the second answer for more info on the book. Cliff Christl Packers team historian. First game at New City Stadium on Sept. Bobby from Buena Park, CA. Pat from Bellevue, WI. Is your book still on a timeline to be released by Thanksgiving? Stiller-Lefebvre Photography. Rob from Rochester, NY. Related Content.
Yes, a Bart Starr-for-Don Meredith deal was in the works. Once this addition was completed, Lambeau Field had its basic shape as the entire field was enclosed by seats. In , 72 luxury suites were added, along with additional seating areas, bringing the capacity to over 56, In , even more additions were made including 80 more luxury suites were added along with over 1, club seats along the top rim of the stadium.
Instead of opting to build a new stadium, in January , the Packers announced that they would extensively renovate and expand Lambeau Field. Between and the start of the season, Lambeau Field underwent a massive renovation to make it more fan and player friendly.
The main concourse was expanded, a new upper concourse was added with ramps and elevators, and more restrooms were added. Take a look at photos of historic Lambeau Field. This Ad will close in 3.
This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue. Related Content. On June 1, , exactly thirty years ago today, an icon was born. Then the clamor built until officials had little choice but to stop stonewalling it. June 5 — Monsignor John Gehl of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral delivers the eulogy at Lambeau's funeral and says, "I do think that our stadium or arena should be called by his name.
This would be proper. Vince Lombardi didn't attend. June 6 — Banta renews his request to rename City Stadium in Lambeau's honor with another letter to the editor, the first of many on the subject that would appear in the Press-Gazette over the next two months. Banta noted that he thought the name City Stadium "lacked color and interest. June 9 — The Wisconsin Senate passes a resolution paying tribute to Lambeau, but avoids the topic of renaming the stadium.
June 15 — The City Council passes a resolution paying tribute to Lambeau and notes he had previously rejected the idea of naming the new stadium after him. June 16 — The Press-Gazette prints an editorial favoring the name, "Curly Lambeau Field," and notes its stance reflects the strong public sentiment in Green Bay and throughout Wisconsin to do so.
June 17 — The Press-Gazette's Len Wagner writes in his sports column that he's confounded by the wording of the resolution introduced by the mayor and passed by the City Council two days earlier.
Wagner called it "a piece of paper with meaningless words. July 6 — The City Council creates a seven-member citizens council to study a Stadium Commission recommendation to build a museum-type memorial next to City Stadium to be dedicated in Lambeau's honor. City attorney Clarence Nier said a fund drive to build the memorial would show how serious people actually were about honoring Lambeau.
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