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Humble Beginnings
The Packers were founded on August 11, 1919 when Curly Lambeau and George Calhoun called together a group of men that would become the first Green Bay Packer football team. They gained their name that first season as their uniforms were paid for by the Indian Packing Company. The company also provided a practice field.

That first season the Packers won ten and lost one while playing against opponents from Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The games in those days were not played in an enclosed stadium with bright lights and restaurants. Rather, they were played in an open field and money was raised by having fans pass the hat.

The Green Bay Football Corporation
By 1921, the Packers team was so successful that Lambeau was able to get backing from some packing plant officials to obtain a franchise.

The dream became reality on August 27, 1921 as the Packers were welcomed into a fledgling national professional football league that had been formed in 1920. However, due to financial constraints, the team had to be forfeited at the end of the season.

This was only the first incident in a long series of troubles that the team from the NFL's smallest city had to overcome. The team wasn't done yet, but the road would be a long one.

In 1922, Curly Lambeau was able to get together $250 and buy the franchise back. The funding came from local people but included $50 of Lambeau's own money. That season saw further troubles as an insurance company refused to pay off it's debt for a rain-out because the rainfall was 0.01" under the required amount specified in the policy.

Late in the season, when the Packers were to play the Duluth Kelleys, another storm threatened Lambeau's financial security. However, A.B. Turnbull, Green Bay Press-Gazette general manager, advanced Lambeau the Duluth guarantee. Turnbull lobbied a group of town businessmen (to be called "The Hungry Five") to support the team and formed the Green Bay Football Corporation.

Ironman Football
The early days of the NFL were marked by men who played both offense and defense (Ironman Football). As protective gear was minimal at best, these men were also very tough.

The tradition of the NFL injury report came from this era as it was required to track the numerous injuries that occurred. It was often the quickest way for family and friends who lived out of state to get he news if a player was injured.

It was this era that spawned one of the most historic franchises in all of sports. The Green Bay Packers claimed many NFL titles during their first several decades of existence.

The Don Hutson Era
The Don Hutson Era featured arguably the greatest wide receiver to play the game. Than man invented pass routes and set so many NFL receiving records that many still stand today. Most of the records didn't fall until 30-40 years after Hutson played.

God, Family and the Green Bay Packers
Within hours after his arrival on Feb. 2, 1959, Vince Lombardi told the committee, "I want it understood that I am in complete command here."

And command he did. After his first couple of seasons getting the team focused, it was five NFL titles in seven years. 9-1 playoff record. Career record 98-30-4 (.758).

The Lombardi Packers are the standard of football excellence by which team are still measured. His teams finished no lower than second from 1960-67.

The end of the Lombardi era is marked by one of the most memorable games in the history of the NFL, The Ice Bowl. After the Ice Bowl, Lombardi's Packer's won their second Super Bowl and Lombardi retired.

The Dark Ages
1968-1970 Phil Bengtson 20-21-1 1971-1974 Dan Devine 25-27-4 1975-1983 Bart Starr 52-76-3 1984-1987 Forrest Gregg 25-37-1 1988-1991 Lindy Infante 24-40 Combined 146-201-9. It was a very dark time for a team and city that got accustomed to winning under Vince Lombardi.

The Ron Wolf Years
Hired Mike Holmgren. Signed Reggie White, the first marquee free agent in the history of the NFL. Traded for drunken quarterback, Brett Favre.

The drunken quarterback becomes one of the best in the history of the NFL.

The team returned to greatness. Consistently making the playoffs and winning Super Bowl XXXI.

The Modern Team
Ron Wolf handed the GM reins to Head Coach/GM Mike Sherman. Mike Sherman added to Wolf's players and built one of the best OLs in team history. Poor coaching means that he team never accomplished anything.

Enter GM Ted Thompson and HC Mike McCarthy.

Hard nosed football returns and McCarthy gets control of the veteran gunslinger. They make a run in 2007 and lose the NFC title game to eventual SB champion Giants.

Favre retires.

Retired Numbers

 * Tony Canadeo (3)
 * Don Hutson (14)
 * Bart Starr (15)
 * Ray Nitschke (66)
 * Reggie White (92)

Head Coaches

 * 2006-Present Mike McCarthy 21-11
 * 2000-2005 Mike Sherman 57-39
 * 1999-1999 Ray Rhodes 8-8
 * 1992-1998 Mike Holmgren 75-37
 * 1988-1991 Lindy Infante 24-40
 * 1984-1987 Forrest Gregg 25-37-1
 * 1975-1983 Bart Starr 52-76-3
 * 1971-1974 Dan Devine 25-27-4
 * 1968-1970 Phil Bengtson 20-21-1
 * 1959-1967 Vince Lombardi 98-30-4
 * 1953,1958 Ray "Scooter" McLean 1-12-1
 * 1954-1957 Lisle Blackbourn  17-31
 * 1953-1953 Hugh Devore 0-2
 * 1950-1953 Gene Ronzani 14-31-1
 * 1921-1949 Curly Lambeau 209-104-21

MVP
Associated Press MVP United Press International MVP Joe F Carr Trophy
 * 1997 Brett Favre (Co-MVP with Barry Sanders)
 * 1996 Brett Favre
 * 1995 Brett Favre
 * 1966 Bart Starr
 * 1962 Jim Taylor
 * 1961 Paul Hornung
 * 1966 Bart Starr
 * 1961 Paul Hornung
 * 1942 Don Hutson
 * 1941 Don Hutson

Rookie of the Year
Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year
 * 1971 John Brockington
 * 1972 Willie Buchanon

Record Per Regular Season
Overall Winning Percentage: 0.542

Career Records
Service Scoring Rushing Receiving Passing Defense
 * Head Coach-Most Seasons: 31, Curly Lambeau
 * Games Played 255, Brett Favre
 * Consecutive Games Played: 255, Brett Favre
 * Scoring: 1,054, Ryan Longwell
 * Scoring (Non Kicker): 823, Don Hutson
 * + Scoring-Seasons Leading League: 5, Don Hutson
 * + Scoring-Consecutive Seasons Leading League: 5, Don Hutson
 * 100pt seasons: 8, Ryan Longwell
 * Touchdowns: 105, Don Hutson
 * + Touchdowns-Seasons Leading League: 8, Don Hutson
 * + Touchdowns-Consecutive Seasons Leading League: 4, Don Hutson (twice)
 * 2 pt Conversions: 2, Edgar Bennett, Antonio Freeman, Bubba Franks, Donald Driver, Robert Ferguson
 * Safeties: 2, Tom Nash, Willie Davis, Tim Harris
 * Attempts: 1,811 Jim Taylor
 * Yards: 8, 207 Jim Taylor
 * Rushing Touchdowns: 81 Jim Taylor
 * Rushing TDs-Seasons Leading League: 2, Verne Lewellen, Jim Taylor
 * Rushing TDs-Consecutive Seasons Leading League: 2, Jim Taylor
 * Average: 4.58 ypc, Gerry Ellis
 * 100yd Games: 33, Ahman Green
 * 1000yd Seasons: 6, Ahman Green
 * Consecutive Games with a Rushing TD: 7, Paul Hornung (1960)
 * Receptions: 595, Sterling Sharpe
 * + Receptions-Seasons Leading League: 8, Don Hutson
 * + Receptions-Consecutive Seasons Leading League: 5, Don Hutson
 * Yards: 9,656, James Lofton
 * + Yards-Seasons Leading League: 7, Don Hutson
 * + Yards-Consecutive Seasons Leading League: 4, Don Hutson
 * Highest Average: 19.72 ypc, Carroll Dale
 * TD Receptions: 99, Don Hutson
 * + TD Receptions-Seasons Leading League: 9, Don Hutson
 * + TD Receptions-Consecutive Seasons Leading League: 5, Don Hutson
 * 100yd Games: 32, James Lofton
 * 100-rec Seasons: 2, Sterling Sharpe
 * 1000yd Seasons: 5, James Lofton, Sterling Sharpe, Donald Driver
 * Consecutive Games with a Reception: 103, Sterling Sharpe
 * Consecutive Games with a TD Reception: 7, Don Hutson (twice)
 * Attempts: 8,754, Brett Favre
 * + Completions: 5,377, Brett Favre
 * Completion Percentage: 61.42%Brett Favre
 * + Yards: 61,655, Brett Favre
 * Average: 7.85 ypc, Bart Starr
 * + Touchdowns: 442, Brett Favre
 * + TDs-Seasons Leading League: 4, Brett Favre
 * TDs-Consecutive Seasons Leading League: 3, Brett Favre
 * TDs-Games with 4 or More: 19, Brett Favre
 * TDs-Consecutive Games with 1 or more: 36, Brett Favre
 * + Interceptions: 286, Brett Favre
 * Consecutive Attempts without an Interception: 294, Bart Starr
 * Lowest INT Percentage: 3.27, Brett Favre
 * Lowest INT Percentage-Seasons Leading League: 3, Bart Starr
 * Rating (800 att): 85.8, Brett Favre
 * 300yd Games: 55, Brett Favre
 * + 3000yd Seasons: 16, Brett Favre
 * + Consecutive 3000yd Seasons: 16, Brett Favre
 * Most Times Sacked: 438, Brett Favre
 * Total Tackles: 1,020, John Anderson
 * Unassisted Tackles: 783, John Anderson
 * Sacks: 74.0, Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila
 * Most Seasons >10 Sacks: 4, Reggie White (1993, 95, 97-98), Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (2001-04)
 * Most Consecutive Seasons >10 Sacks: 4, Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (2001-04)
 * Interceptions: 52, Bobby Dillon (1952-59)
 * Interception Yards: 976, Bobby Dillon (1952-59)
 * + Seasons Leading League Yards: 2, Herb Adderley (1965, 69)
 * Interception TDs: 7, Herb Adderly (1961-69)
 * Interception Longest Return: 99, Tim Lewis vs. LARam, 11/18/84
 * Fumble Recoveries: 21, Willie Davis
 * Fumbles Returns for TD: 3, Keith McKenzie
 * Longest Fumble Return: 88, Keith McKenzie at Pit., 11/9/98 (TD)
 * Defensive Touchdowns: 7, Herb Adderley (7 Int.), Darren Sharper (5 Int., 2 FR)
 * Longest Missed Kick Return: 100, Ken Ellis vs. NYG, 9/19/71 (TD)

Sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982

All Purpose Return Game Kicking Punting
 * Seasons Leading Team: 8, Don Hutson
 * Yards from Scrimmage: 10,870, Ahman Green (8,162 rush, 2,708 rec)
 * Attempts: 2,166, Ahman Green
 * Combined Kick Returns: 253, Al Carmichael (100 pr, 153 kr)
 * Combined Yardage: 4,693, Steve Odom
 * Combined Touchdowns: 6, Travis Williams (1 pr, 5 kr)
 * Kickoff Returns: 179, Steve Odom
 * Kickoff Return Yardage: 4,124, Steve Odom
 * Kickoff Return Average (50 ret): 28.16 ypr, Dave Hampton (74 ret, 2,084 yds)
 * Kickoff Return Touchdowns: 5, Travis Williams
 * Longest Kickoff Return: 106, Al Carmichael, vs. ChiBears, 10/7/56
 * Punt Returns: 187, Willie Wood
 * Fair Catches: 102, Willie Wood
 * Punt Return Yardage: 1,391, Willie Wood
 * Punt Return Average: 13.8, Desmond Howard (70 ret, 968 yds)
 * Punt Return Touchdowns: 3, Desmond Howard
 * Longest Punt Return: 95, Steve Odom vs. ChiC, 11/10/74
 * FG Attempts: 277, Ryan Longwell
 * FGs Made: 226, Ryan Longwell
 * FG Percentage: 81.59%, Ryan Longwell
 * Consecutive FGs Made: 17, Chris Jacke
 * PAT Attempts: 380, Ryan Longwell
 * PATs Made: 376, Ryan Longwell
 * PAT Percentage: 98.95%, Ryan Longwell
 * Consecutive PATs Made: 156, Ryan Longwell
 * Attempts: 495, David Beverly (37.9 Gross Ave)
 * Gross Average: 42.8, Craig Hentrich (289 punts)
 * Consecutive without a Block: 308, Josh Bidwell
 * Had Blocked: 5 Jug Girard, Don Bracken
 * Longest: 90, Don Chandler, vs. SF 10/10/65

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Single Season Records
Scoring Rushing Receiving Passing Defense
 * Scoring: 176, Paul Hornung (1960)
 * Scoring (no Touchdowns): 141, Mason Crosby (2007)
 * Touchdowns: 20, Ahman Green (2003)
 * 2 pt Conversions: 2, Edgar Bennett (1996), Bubba Franks (2003)
 * + Safeties: 2, Tom Nash (1932), Tim Harris (1988)
 * Attempts: 355, Ahman Green, (2003)
 * Yards: 1,883, Ahman Green, (2003)
 * Rushing Touchdowns: 19, Jim Taylor, (1962)
 * Average: 6.88 ypc, Tobin Rote (1951)
 * 100yd Games: 10, Ahman Green, (2003)
 * Receptions: 112, Sterling Sharpe (1993)
 * Yards: 1,497, Robert Brooks (1995)
 * Highest Average: 24.88, Don Hutson
 * TD Receptions: 18, Sterling Sharpe (1994)
 * 100yd Games: 9, Robert Brooks (1995)
 * Attempts: 613, Brett Favre (2006)
 * Completions: 372, Brett Favre (2005)
 * Completion Percentage: 66.54%, Brett Favre (2007)
 * Yards: 4,458, Lynn Dickey (1983)
 * Average: 9.21 ypc, Lynn Dickey (1983)
 * Touchdowns: 39 Brett Favre (1996)
 * TDs-Games with 4 or More: 5, Brett Favre (1996)
 * TDs-Consecutive Games with 4 or more: 2, Brett Favre (1996)
 * Interceptions: 29, Lynn Dickey (1983), Brett Favre (2005)
 * INT-Fewest: 3, Bart Starr (251 attempts) (1966)
 * Lowest INT Percentage: 1.20, Bart Starr (1966)
 * Rating (800 att): 105.0, Bart Starr (1966)
 * 300yd Games: 7, Brett Favre (1995)
 * Consecutive 300yd Games: 3, Lynn Dickey (1984)
 * Most Times Sacked: 47, Don Majkowski (1989)
 * Total Tackles: 194, Nick Barnett (2005 )
 * Unassisted Tackles: 151, Rich Wingo (1979)
 * Sacks: 19.5, Tim Harris (1989) (A)
 * Interceptions: 10, Irv Comp (1943)
 * Interception Yards: 244, Bobby Dillon (1956)
 * Interception TDs: 3, Herb Adderley (1965)
 * Fumble Recoveries: 5, Charley Brock (1945 and 46), Paul Lipscomb (1946), Lionel Aldridge (1964), Brian Noble (1987)
 * + Fumbles Returns for TD: 2, Mike Douglass (1983), Keith McKenzie (1999)
 * Defensive Touchdowns: 3, Herb Adderley (1965) (3 Int.),  Darren Sharper (1997) (2 Int., 1 FR), Darren Sharper (2004) (2 Int., 1 FR)
 * + Blocked Kicks: 7, Ted Hendricks (1974) (3 FGs, 3 punts, 1 PAT)
 * Consecutive Games with Blocked Kick: 4, Gary Lewis (1982)

(A) Ezra Johnson recorded 20.5 unofficial sacks in 1978 Sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982

All Purpose Return Game Kicking Punting + : NFL Record
 * Yards from Scrimmage: 2,250, Ahman Green, (2003) (1,883 rush, 367 rec)
 * Attempts: 407, Ahman Green, (2003)
 * Combined Kick Returns: 101, Roell Preston (1998) (44 pr, 57 kr)
 * Combined Yardage: 1,895, Roell Preston (1998)
 * Combined Touchdowns: 4, Travis Williams (1967) (0 pr, 4 kr)
 * Kickoff Returns: 57, Roell Preston (1998)
 * Kickoff Return Yardage: 1,497, Roell Preston (1998)
 * + Kickoff Return Average (12 ret): 41.06 ypr, Travis Williams (1967) (18 ret, 739 yds)
 * + Kickoff Return Touchdowns: 4, Travis Williams (1967)
 * Punt Returns: 58, Desmond Howard (1996)
 * Fair Catches: 27, Antonio Chatman (2004)
 * + Punt Return Yardage: 875, Desmond Howard (1996)
 * Punt Return Average (14 ret): 19.1 ypr, Billy Grimes (1950) (29 ret, 555 yds)
 * Punt Return Touchdowns: 3, Desmond Howard (1996)
 * FG Attempts: 48, Chester Marcol (1972)
 * FGs Made: 33, Chester Marcol (1972)
 * FG Percentage: 91.67% Jan Stenerud (1981)
 * Consecutive Games with FG Made: 15, Ryan Longwell
 * PAT Attempts: 53, Chris Jacke (1996)
 * PATs Made: 52, Jan Stenerud (1983)
 * PATs Made (no misses): 52, Jan Stenerud (1983)
 * Attempts: 106, David Beverly (1978)
 * Gross Average:  45.0, Craig Hentrich (75 punts) (1997)
 * Had Blocked: 3, Jug Girard (1949), Steve Broussard (1975)

Single Game Records
Scoring Rushing Receiving Passing Defense
 * Scoring: 33, Paul Hornung vs. Balt. Colts, 10/8/61 (4 touchdowns, 6 extra points, 1 field goal)
 * Scoring-Quarter: 29, + Don Hutson vs. Det., 10/7/45 (second quarter; 4 touchdowns, 5 extra points)
 * Touchdowns: 5, Paul Hornung at Balt. Colts, 12/12/65
 * Attempts: 39, Terdell Middleton vs. Min., 11/26/78 (110 yards)
 * Yards: 218, Ahman Green vs. Den., 12/28/03 (20 attempts)
 * Average: 16.7 ypc, Billy Grimes vs. N.Y. Yanks, 10/8/50
 * Rushing Touchdowns: 4, Jim Taylor at Cle., 10/15/61, at Chi., 11/4/62, at Phil., 11/11/62; Terdell Middleton vs. Sea., 10/15/78;  Dorsey Levens, vs. Ari., 1/2/200
 * Longest Run from Scrimmage: 98, Ahman Green vs. Den., 12/28/03
 * Receptions: 14, Don Hutson at NYG, 11/22/42 (134 yards)
 * Yards: 257, Billy Howton vs. LARams, 10/21/56 (7 rec)
 * TD Receptions: 4, Don Hutson, Sterling Sharpe (twice)
 * + Longest Reception: 99 yds, Robert Brooks from B.Favre at Chi, 9/11/95
 * + Longest TD Reception: 99 yds, Robert Brooks from B.Favre at Chi, 9/11/95
 * Attempts: 61, Brett Favre vs. SF, 10/14/96
 * Completions: 36, Brett Favre at Chi., 12/5/93
 * Consecutive Completions: 20, Brett Favre at Det., 11/22/07
 * Completion Percentage: 90.47%, Lynn Dickey at NO, 12/13/81 (19-21)
 * Yards: 418, Lynn Dickey at TB, 10/12/80
 * Average: 15.86, Cecil Isbell vs. ChiC, 11/1/42
 * Touchdowns: 5, Cecil Isbell, Don Horn, Lynn Dickey (twice), Brett Favre (thrice]]
 * Interceptions: 6, Tom O'Malley vs. Det., 9/17/50
 * Most Attempts without Int: 46, Don Majkowski, Brett Favre
 * + Longest Completion: 99 yds, Brett Favre to R. Brooks at Chi, 9/11/95
 * Shortest Completion: 4inches, Cecil Isbell to D. Hutson vs. CleR, 10/18/42
 * + Longest TD Completion: 99 yds, Brett Favre to R. Brooks at Chi, 9/11/95
 * Most Times Sacked: 11, Bart Starr vs. Det., 11/7/65
 * Sacks: 5.0, Vonnie Holliday vs. Buf., 12/22/02 (B)
 * + Interceptions: 4, Bobby Dillon at Det., 1126/53, Willie Buchanon at SD, 9/24/78
 * Interception Yards: 99, Maurice Harvey at NO, 12/13/81, Tim Lewis vs. LARm, 11/18/84
 * Interception TDs: 1, Multiple.  Latest Charles Woodson at KC, 11/4/07

''(B) Ezra Johnson recorded 5 unofficial sacks at Det., 9/3/78 (B)  Dave Pureifory recorded 5 unofficial sacks at LARams, 12/14/75 Sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982’’

All Purpose Return Game Kicking Punting
 * Yards from Scrimmage: 257, Billy Howton vs. LARams, 10/21/56
 * Attempts: 41, Terdell Middleton vs. Min., 11/26/78
 * Combined Kick Returns: 10, Charles Jordan vs LaRM, 9/3/95 (6 pr, 4 kr), Roell Preston at Car., 9/27/98 (6 pr, 4 kr), Antonio Chatman vs. Ten., 11/04 (2 pr, 8 kr)
 * Combined Yardage: 256, Roell Preston vs. Min., 10/5/98
 * Combined Touchdowns: 2, Travis Williams vs. CleB, 11/12/67 (0 pr, 2 kr), at Pit., 11/2/69 (1 pr, 1 kr)
 * Kickoff Returns: 8, Harlan Huckleby vs. Was., 10/17/83 (208 yds), Gary Ellerson at StLRams, 9/29/85 (164 yds), Roell Preston vs. Min., 10/5/98 (256 yds), Antonio Chatman vs. Ten., 10/11/04 (163 yds)
 * Kickoff Return Yardage: 256, Roell Preston vs. Min., 10/5/98 (8 ret)
 * Kickoff Return Average (3 ret): 50.33ypr, Travis Williams at StLC, 10/30/67 (3-151)
 * + Kickoff Return Touchdowns: 2, Travis Williams vs. CleB, 11/12/67
 * Punt Returns: 8, Phil Epps vs. Min., 11/21/82 (49 yds)
 * Fair Catches: 5, Willie Wood vs. ChiB, 11/15/70
 * Punt Return Yardage: 167, Desmond Howard at Det., 12/15/96
 * Punt Return Average (3ret): 37.00ypr, Mark Lee vs. NYG, 11/8/81 (3-111)
 * Punt Return Touchdowns: 1, Multiple, (last: Will Blackmon vs. Oak., 12/9/07)
 * FG Attempts: 6, Paul Hornung, Chester Marcol (5 times)
 * FGs Made: 5, Chris Jacke (twice), Ryan Longwell
 * FG Made (no misses): 5, Chris Jacke (twice), Ryan Longwell
 * Consecutive FGs Made: 17, Chris Jacke
 * Longest FG: 54 yds, Chris Jacke, Ryan Longwell, Dave Rayner, 54yds
 * PAT Attempts: 8, Don Hutson vs. Det., 10/7/45; Don Chandler, vs. Atl., 10/23/66
 * PATs Made: 8, Don Chandler vs. Atl., 10/23/66
 * PAT Made (no misses): 8, Don Chandler vs. Atl., 10/23/66
 * Consecutive PATs Made: 156, Ryan Longwell
 * Attempts: 11, Clarke Hinkle, Jug Girard (twice)
 * Gross Average:  61.6, Roy McKay vs. ChiC, 10/28/45 (5-308)

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