Full History Of Green Bay Packers In Timeline From 1919

August 11, 1919: Green Bay Packers Founded

On August 11, 1919, Earl "Curly" Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun founded the Green Bay Packers. Lambeau secured funds for uniforms from the Indian Packing Company.

1919: Team Founding

In 1919, Earl "Curly" Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun founded the Green Bay Packers.

1919: Green Bay Packers Established

In 1919, the Green Bay Packers were established, making them the third-oldest franchise in the NFL.

1920: Competed Against Semi-Pro Clubs

Between 1919 and 1920, the Green Bay Packers competed against other semi-pro clubs from around Wisconsin and the Midwest.

1920: NFL awards championship based on standings

From 1920 to 1932, the NFL championship was awarded based on standings, with no championship game taking place. The Packers won three such championships.

1920: Acme Packing Company Buys Indian Packing

In 1920, the Indian Packing Company was purchased by the Acme Packing Company. Acme continued to support the team, which played its first NFL season with "ACME PACKERS" emblazoned on its jerseys.

1920: Packers-Bears Rivalry Begins

The rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears began in 1920, becoming one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in the league's history.

August 27, 1921: Granted Franchise in American Professional Football Association

On August 27, 1921, the Green Bay Packers were granted a franchise in the American Professional Football Association.

1921: Bears-Packers Rivalry Began

In 1921, the Bears-Packers rivalry, one of the oldest rivalries in U.S. professional sports history, began.

1921: Joined the American Professional Football Association

In 1921, the Green Bay Packers joined the American Professional Football Association (APFA), which was the forerunner of today's NFL.

1921: Joined the National Football League

In 1921, the Green Bay Packers joined the National Football League (NFL), then known as the American Professional Football Association.

1921: First Meeting: Bears Victory

In 1921, the first meeting between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears (then known as the Staleys) resulted in a 20-0 shutout victory for the Bears.

1923: Initial Stock Sale

In 1923, the Green Bay Packers raised $5,000 through an initial stock sale, offering 1,000 shares at $5 apiece.

1923: Original Articles of Incorporation

In 1923, the original Articles of Incorporation for the Green Bay Football Corporation specified that if the franchise were sold, any post-expenses money would go to the Sullivan-Wallen Post of the American Legion to build "a proper soldier's memorial".

1924: First Ejection of Players in NFL Game

The 1924 matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, which ended in a 3-0 win for Chicago, was notable for featuring the first-ever ejection of players in a game in NFL history, as Frank Hanny of the Bears and Walter Voss of the Packers were ejected for punching each other.

1925: Packers play home games in City Stadium

From 1925 to 1956, after their early seasons at Bellevue Park and Hagemeister Park, the Green Bay Packers played their home games in City Stadium.

1925: First Packers Win Over Bears

In 1925, the Green Bay Packers claimed their first win over the Chicago Bears, with a score of 14-10.

1927: Near Miss

In 1927, the Packers had a near miss, before claiming their first NFL title.

1928: First Matchup between Packers and Giants

In 1928, the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants had their first matchup, marking the beginning of one of the oldest regular matchups in the league.

1929: Packers win first NFL title under Lambeau

From 1929 to 1931, under Curly Lambeau, the Packers won three consecutive NFL titles. The titles from 1929 to 1931 were decided by league standing.

1929: Won First NFL Title

In 1929, the Green Bay Packers, led by Lambeau, won their first NFL title with an undefeated 12-0-1 campaign.

1929: Throwback Jersey

In 2010, the Green Bay Packers wore a throwback jersey modeled after that worn by the club in 1929, during its first championship season.

1929: WTMJ airs Packers games

Since 1929, WTMJ in Milwaukee has aired Green Bay Packers games, marking the longest association between a radio station and an NFL team to date.

1930: First Meeting with Detroit Lions Franchise

In 1930, the Green Bay Packers first met the Detroit Lions franchise, then known as the Portsmouth Spartans and based in Portsmouth, Ohio.

1930: League Champions

In 1930, the Green Bay Packers repeated as league champions, bettering teams from New York, Chicago and throughout the league.

1931: Packers win third consecutive NFL title under Lambeau

From 1929 to 1931, under Curly Lambeau, the Packers won three consecutive NFL titles. The titles from 1929 to 1931 were decided by league standing.

1931: Repeated as League Champions

In 1931, the Green Bay Packers repeated as league champions, marking their third consecutive title.

1932: NFL awards championship based on standings

From 1920 to 1932, the NFL championship was awarded based on standings, with no championship game taking place. The Packers won three such championships.

1932: Annual Meetings Since 1932

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have met at least twice a season since 1932, without any canceled games between both rivals.

1933: NFL holds championship game to decide champion

From 1933 to 1969, the NFL held a championship game to decide their champion. The Packers won 8 NFL Championship Games.

1933: Began Playing Home Games in Milwaukee

In 1933, the Green Bay Packers began playing part of their home games in Milwaukee.

1933: Beginning of NFL Post-Season

Since the NFL instituted a post-season in 1933, the Packers had never lost a home playoff game until January 4, 2003.

1933: Packers play part of their home slate in Milwaukee

Starting in 1933, the Green Bay Packers played part of their home slate in Milwaukee.

1933: Division Rivals Since 1933

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have been division rivals since 1933.

1934: Spartans Move to Detroit

In 1934, the Portsmouth Spartans moved to Detroit and became the Detroit Lions.

1935: Arrival of Don Hutson

In 1935, the arrival of Don Hutson from Alabama gave Lambeau and the Packers the most feared and dynamic offensive weapon in the game.

1936: NFL Championship

In 1936, Don Hutson spurred the Green Bay Packers to an NFL championship.

1937: Navy Blue Throwback Thirds

In 2015, the Green Bay Packers changed their throwback thirds to the navy blue uniforms worn from 1937 to 1949, featuring gold shoulders and numbers.

1939: NFL Championship

In 1939, Don Hutson spurred the Green Bay Packers to an NFL championship.

1940: Huston Led League in Interceptions

In 1940, Don Huston led the league in interceptions as a safety.

1941: 1941 NFL Championship Game

In 1941, the Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 33-14 in a playoff game, which sent the Bears to the 1941 NFL Championship Game.

1941: Bears Defeat Packers in Postseason

In 1941, the Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 33-14 in the postseason, eventually winning the 1941 NFL Championship Game.

1944: NFL Championship

In 1944, Don Hutson spurred the Green Bay Packers to an NFL championship.

1944: First NFL Championship Since 1944

In 1960, The Packers scored 24-second-quarter points, including a championship-record 19 by Paul Hornung, powering the Packers to a 37–0 rout of the Giants, their first NFL Championship since 1944.

1945: Don Hutson Retired

In 1945, Don Hutson claimed 18 NFL records when he retired.

1946: Packers at Rockwood Lodge

In 1946, the Packers team members and families lived at Rockwood Lodge.

1947: Packers at Rockwood Lodge

In 1947, the Packers team members and families lived at Rockwood Lodge.

1947: First Winning Season Since 1947

In 1959, after winning their first three, the Packers lost the next five before finishing strong by sweeping their final four, and the 7-5 record represented the Packers' first winning season since 1947.

1948: Packers at Rockwood Lodge

In 1948, the Packers team members and families lived at Rockwood Lodge.

1949: Curly Lambeau Departed

In 1949, Curly Lambeau departed after the season from the Green Bay Packers.

1949: Packers at Rockwood Lodge

In 1949, the Packers team members and families lived at Rockwood Lodge.

1949: Navy Blue Throwback Thirds

In 2015, the Green Bay Packers changed their throwback thirds to the navy blue uniforms worn from 1937 to 1949, featuring gold shoulders and numbers.

January 24, 1950: Rockwood Lodge Burned Down

On January 24, 1950, Rockwood Lodge, the home of the Packers, burned down, and insurance money paid for many of the Packers' debts.

1950: Color Change to Kelly Green

In 1950, the Green Bay Packers replaced navy blue with kelly green but kept a lighter shade of athletic gold. Navy blue remained a secondary color.

1950: All-Green Throwback Thirds

In 2021, the Green Bay Packers changed their throwback thirds to an all-green design, resembling the uniforms worn from 1950 to 1953.

1951: Don Hutson's Number Retired

In 1951, Don Hutson's number 14 was the first to be retired by the Packers.

1951: Metallic Gold Plastic Helmets Adopted

In 1951, the Green Bay Packers stopped wearing leather helmets and adopted metallic gold plastic headgear.

1953: Packers play home games in Milwaukee's County Stadium

From 1953 to 1994, the Green Bay Packers played two to three home games each year in Milwaukee's County Stadium.

1953: All-Green Throwback Thirds

In 2021, the Green Bay Packers changed their throwback thirds to an all-green design, resembling the uniforms worn from 1950 to 1953.

1956: End of Packers using City Stadium for home games

In 1956, the Green Bay Packers stopped playing home games in City Stadium.

1957: Tradition of Players Riding Fan's Bikes Begins

Around the time of Lambeau Field's construction in 1957, a tradition began where young Green Bay Packers fans could bring their bikes to training camp and have their favorite players ride them from the locker room to practice at Ray Nitschke Field.

1957: New Stadium Unveiled

In 1957, a new stadium was unveiled for the Green Bay Packers.

1957: Home Games Played at Lambeau Field

Since 1957, the Green Bay Packers have played their home games at Lambeau Field.

1958: Color Change to Hunter Green

In 1958, kelly green was replaced by a darker hunter green, which, along with athletic gold, has served as the team's colors since.

1958: Ray "Scooter" McLean's Disastrous Season

In 1958, under coach Ray "Scooter" McLean, the Green Bay Packers had a disastrous season, with a 1-10-1 record.

February 2, 1959: Vince Lombardi Hired as Head Coach and General Manager

On February 2, 1959, Vince Lombardi was hired as the Green Bay Packers' head coach and general manager, marking the beginning of a remarkable turnaround for the team.

September 27, 1959: First Regular Season Game Under Lombardi

On September 27, 1959, the Green Bay Packers won their first regular-season game under Vince Lombardi, defeating the Chicago Bears 9-6.

1959: Current Uniform Combination Adopted

The Green Bay Packers' current uniform combination of forest green or white jerseys and metallic gold pants was adopted soon after Vince Lombardi arrived in 1959.

1960: Packers home games sell out

Every Packers home game—preseason, regular season and playoffs—has been sold out since 1960.

1960: Green Bay Sellout Streak Begins

Since 1960, every Green Bay Packers game played in Green Bay—preseason, regular season, and playoffs—has been sold out, regardless of team performance.

1961: Became Known as 'Titletown'

In 1961, Green Bay became known as 'Titletown'.

1961: Oval 'G' Logo Added

In 1961, the Green Bay Packers added the oval "G" logo to their helmets, designed by John Gordon, a St. Norbert College art student, at the request of Vince Lombardi.

1961: Packers-Vikings Rivalry Begins

The rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings began in 1961 and is considered one of the most intense rivalries in the NFL.

December 21, 1962: Featured on Time Cover

On December 21, 1962, Lombardi's Packers were featured as the face of the NFL on the cover of Time magazine as part of a cover story on 'The Sport of the '60s'.

1963: Don Hutson Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

In 1963, Don Hutson was inducted as a charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

1963: Finished Second in NFL West

The 1963 Green Bay Packers team went 11-2-1 but finished second in the NFL West.

1964: University of Georgia's "G" Logo

In 1964, the University of Georgia adopted a "G" logo similar to the Green Bay Packers' logo. Then-Georgia head coach Vince Dooley cleared the use of Georgia's new emblem with the Packers.

1964: Finished Second in NFL West

The 1964 Green Bay Packers team went 8-5-1 and finished second in the NFL West.

1965: Packers win NFL title under Lombardi

From 1965 to 1967, under Vince Lombardi, the Packers won three consecutive NFL titles.

1965: City Stadium renamed Lambeau Field

In 1965, City Stadium was renamed Lambeau Field to honor Curly Lambeau, who had died earlier in the year.

1965: Defeated Colts in Playoff

In 1965, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Colts in a playoff for the Western Conference title, remembered for Don Chandler's controversial tying field goal. They then defeated the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Championship game, winning 23-12.

1966: NFL Championship Game followed by Super Bowl

From 1966 to 1969, the NFL Championship Game was followed by the Super Bowl.

1966: Packer Hall of Fame museum co-founded

In 1966, John P. Holloway and William L. Brault co-founded the Packer Hall of Fame museum, the first hall of fame built to honor a single professional American football team.

1966: Won NFL Championship and Super Bowl I

In 1966, led by MVP quarterback Bart Starr, the Green Bay Packers won the NFL Championship against the Dallas Cowboys and then defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in Super Bowl I.

1966: Won Super Bowl I

In 1966, the Green Bay Packers, under coach Vince Lombardi, won Super Bowl I.

1966: Rematch of 1966

In 1967, the NFL Championship game was a rematch of the 1966 contest against Dallas, became indelibly known as the "Ice Bowl".

1966: NFL begins holding the Super Bowl

Starting in 1966, the NFL began holding the Super Bowl. The Packers have won four Super Bowls.

1967: Packers schedule a Western Conference Championship game in Milwaukee

By the 1960s, the threat of an American Football League franchise in Milwaukee prompted the Packers to stay, including scheduling a Western Conference Championship game in 1967.

1967: Packers win third consecutive NFL title under Lombardi

From 1965 to 1967, under Vince Lombardi, the Packers won three consecutive NFL titles.

1967: Won "Ice Bowl" and Super Bowl II

In 1967, the Green Bay Packers, in Vince Lombardi's last season as head coach, won the NFL Championship game against the Dallas Cowboys in the brutally cold "Ice Bowl," and then won Super Bowl II against the Oakland Raiders 33-14.

1967: Won Super Bowl II

In 1967, the Green Bay Packers, under coach Vince Lombardi, won Super Bowl II.

1968: Start of Quarter-Century of On-Field Struggles

In 1968, after Lombardi's departure, the Green Bay Packers began a quarter-century of on-field struggles, with only five seasons with a winning record from 1968 to 1991.

1968: Successful Fair Catch Kick

In 1968, the Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears rivalry featured one of the last successful fair catch kicks in NFL history, when Bears kicker Mac Percival kicked the game-winning field goal.

1968: Highland Avenue Renamed Lombardi Avenue

In 1968, the city of Green Bay renamed Highland Avenue in honor of Vince Lombardi, placing Lambeau Field at 1265 Lombardi Avenue.

1969: Last NFL championship game held

From 1933 to 1969, the NFL held a championship game to decide their champion.

1969: Lombardi Departed as Head Coach

In 1969, Vince Lombardi stepped down as head coach of the Green Bay Packers and became head coach and minority owner of the Washington Redskins.

September 3, 1970: Super Bowl Trophy Renamed Vince Lombardi Trophy

After Lombardi's death on September 3, 1970, the NFL renamed the Super Bowl trophy the Vince Lombardi Trophy in recognition of his accomplishments.

1970: Inception of NFC Championship Games

NFC Championships did not exist before the AFL–NFL merger in 1970. The Packers have won three NFC Championship Games, with twice as many losses.

1970: Packers and Giants play in the National Football Conference

Since 1970, the Packers and New York Giants have played in the National Football Conference. They play each other in the regular season every three years or depending on its NFC division placement, and in the postseason. The Packers lead the all-time series 34-28-2 and the postseason series 5-3.

1972: Packers' Previous NFC Central Division Championship

In 1972, it was the last time the Green Bay Packers won the NFC Central Division championship until they won it again in 1995.

1972: Last year of local telecasts being prohibited

Packers games have not been blacked out locally since 1972, the last year home game local telecasts were prohibited regardless of sellout status.

1974: Dan Devine Trade

In 1974, acting general manager Dan Devine traded five 1975 or 1976 draft picks to the Los Angeles Rams for aging quarterback John Hadl.

1975: Dan Devine Trade

In 1974, acting general manager Dan Devine traded five 1975 or 1976 draft picks to the Los Angeles Rams for aging quarterback John Hadl.

1976: Dan Devine Trade

In 1974, acting general manager Dan Devine traded five 1975 or 1976 draft picks to the Los Angeles Rams for aging quarterback John Hadl.

1977: Buccaneers and Packers become division rivals

From 1977 to 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers were division rivals in the NFC Central division.

1982: Appeared in Playoffs

In 1982, the Green Bay Packers appeared in the playoffs, with a 1-2 record during the shortened strike season.

1985: Snow Bowl game between Buccaneers and Packers

In 1985, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers played a Snow Bowl game.

December 1986: Green Bay Packers Foundation Created

In December 1986, the Green Bay Packers Foundation was created to assist in activities and programs benefiting education, civic affairs, health services, human services and youth-related programs.

1987: Origin of Cheesehead Nickname

In 1987, the term "cheesehead", a nickname for Wisconsin residents, was first used as an insult at a game between the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.

1989: White Jerseys at Home

During the opening two games of the 1989 season, the Green Bay Packers chose to wear white jerseys at home.

1989: Drafted Tony Mandarich

In the 1989 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Tony Mandarich with the second overall pick.

1989: Packers Pro Shop established

The Packers Pro Shop has been the official retail store of the Green Bay Packers since 1989. The primary retail store is located at Lambeau Field, having been expanded numerous times since it opened.

1991: Ron Wolf Hired as General Manager

In 1991, Ron Wolf was hired as the Green Bay Packers' general manager and given full control of the team's football operations, signaling a shakeup after years of poor performance.

1991: Start of the Wolf Era

In 1991, Ron Wolf was hired as the Green Bay Packers' general manager, beginning a new era for the team.

1991: End of Quarter-Century of On-Field Struggles

In 1991, the Green Bay Packers ended a quarter-century of on-field struggles that started in 1968, after Lombardi's departure

1992: Mike Holmgren Hired as Head Coach

In 1992, Mike Holmgren, the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, was hired as the new head coach of the Green Bay Packers.

1992: Acquired Brett Favre

In 1992, the Green Bay Packers acquired Brett Favre, which initiated a new era of consistent regular-season success.

1992: Favre Acquired and Leads Packers to Victory

In 1992, the Green Bay Packers acquired quarterback Brett Favre from the Atlanta Falcons for a first-round draft pick. Favre took over for the injured Don Majkowski and led a comeback victory against the Cincinnati Bengals, marking the Packers' first win of the season. The following week, Favre started against the Pittsburgh Steelers and won, beginning his record-breaking streak of consecutive starts for the team.

1992: Packers Finish with 9-7 Record

In 1992, the Green Bay Packers finished with a 9-7 record, showing improvement and beginning to gain attention around the league.

1993: Reggie White Joins the Packers

In 1993, Reggie White, considered the most prized free agent in NFL history, signed with the Green Bay Packers. He believed in the direction of the team under Ron Wolf, Mike Holmgren, and Brett Favre, citing a "total commitment to winning."

1994: Packers play full slate in Green Bay for first time in 62 years

By 1994, improvements and seating expansions at Lambeau, along with the Brewers preparing to campaign for their new stadium prompted the Green Bay Packers to play their full slate in Green Bay for the first time in 62 years.

1994: End of Packers playing home games in Milwaukee

In 1994, improvements and seating expansions at Lambeau Field prompted the Green Bay Packers to play their full slate in Green Bay for the first time in 62 years.

1994: Throwback Jerseys

In 1994, to celebrate the NFL's 75th anniversary, the Green Bay Packers wore throwback jerseys, reverting to navy blue and gold.

1994: Packers Reach Playoffs, Lose to Cowboys

In 1994, with Reggie White on board, the Green Bay Packers made it to the second round of the playoffs but lost to the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas.

1994: Cheesehead Nickname Embraced

Since 1994, the "cheesehead" nickname has been embraced by Green Bay Packers fans, becoming a statewide source of pride. Bright orange triangular cheesehead hats are a fixture wherever the team plays.

1995: Rhodes' Experience with the Eagles

In 1995, Ray Rhodes began his time as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to this, he served around the league as a highly regarded defensive coordinator.

1995: Packers and 49ers Begin Playoff Rivalry

In 1995, The Green Bay Packers began a playoff rivalry with the San Francisco 49ers, they would end up playing each other in the playoffs four consecutive years, and six times overall since 1995. The Packers had won all previous games.

1995: Stayed in Green Bay Full-Time

In 1995, changes at Lambeau Field made it more lucrative for the Green Bay Packers to stay in Green Bay full-time.

1995: End of Milwaukee Games

In 1995, the Green Bay Packers stopped playing pre-season and regular season home games in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as baseball-only Miller Park took precedence over football games. The Packers' home slate began to be played entirely in Green Bay.

1995: Packers Win NFC Central Division Championship

In 1995, the Green Bay Packers won the NFC Central Division championship for the first time since 1972. They defeated the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs, advancing to the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the Dallas Cowboys.

1996: Packers Win Super Bowl XXXI

In 1996, the Green Bay Packers had a league-best 13–3 record and dominated the competition. They were ranked number one in offense, defense, and special teams. The Packers defeated the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers in the playoffs to advance to Super Bowl XXXI, where they defeated the New England Patriots 35–21 to win their 12th championship. Desmond Howard was named MVP for his kickoff return touchdown.

1996: Won Super Bowl

In 1996, the Green Bay Packers won a Super Bowl under head coach Mike Holmgren.

1996: Lombardi Trophy Win

In 1996, the Green Bay Packers won the Lombardi Trophy.

November 1997: Beneficiary Change for Franchise Sale Proceeds

At the annual meeting in November 1997, Green Bay Packers shareholders voted to change the beneficiary of any post-expenses money from a potential franchise sale from the Sullivan-Wallen Post of the American Legion to the Green Bay Packers Foundation.

1997: Foundation Designated as Recipient of Residual Assets

At the team's 1997 annual stockholders meeting, the Green Bay Packers Foundation was designated in place of a Sullivan-Wallen Post soldiers memorial as the recipient of any residual assets upon the team's sale or dissolution.

1997: Sherman Becomes Tight Ends Coach

In 1997, Mike Sherman became the Green Bay Packers' tight ends coach.

1998: Sherman Continues as Tight Ends Coach

In 1998, Mike Sherman continued his role as the Green Bay Packers' tight ends coach.

1998: Rhodes' Last Year Coaching Eagles

In 1998, Ray Rhodes finished his time as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. After this, he was hired as the Green Bay Packers head coach in 1999.

1998: Packers Lose to 49ers in Playoffs; Holmgren and White Depart

In 1998, the Green Bay Packers went 11–5 and played the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the NFC playoffs. After a controversial game, the 49ers won. Shortly after, Mike Holmgren left the Packers to become vice president, general manager, and head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, and Reggie White retired.

1998: Playoff game between Buccaneers and Packers

In 1998, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers played a playoff game.

1999: McCarthy Serves as Quarterbacks Coach

In 1999, Mike McCarthy served as the quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers.

1999: Sherman Becomes Seahawks Offensive Coordinator

In 1999, Mike Sherman followed Mike Holmgren to Seattle and became the Seahawks' offensive coordinator.

1999: Ray Rhodes Hired and Fired

In 1999, the Green Bay Packers hired Ray Rhodes as their new head coach after the departure of key personnel from their Super Bowl run. However, after one 8–8 season, Rhodes was fired due to concerns about the team's atmosphere.

2000: Mike Sherman Hired as Head Coach

In 2000, Mike Sherman was hired to replace Ray Rhodes as the Green Bay Packers' head coach. Despite a lack of prior head coaching experience, Sherman impressed Ron Wolf with his organizational skills and attention to detail. In his inaugural season, the Packers finished with a 9–7 record.

2000: Reggie White plays for Panthers

In 2000, Reggie White played one season for the Carolina Panthers after retiring from the Packers in 1998.

April 2001: Sherman Assumes Dual Role as GM and Head Coach

In April 2001, Mike Sherman assumed the duties of both general manager and head coach for the Green Bay Packers, following Ron Wolf's resignation.

2001: Sherman Coaches Packers

From 2001, Mike Sherman coached the Packers to respectable regular-season success.

2001: Thanksgiving Throwback Uniforms

In 2001, the Green Bay Packers wore blue and gold 1930s-era uniforms for a Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions as throwback uniforms.

2002: Seahawks relocate to NFC

In 2002, after the Seattle Seahawks relocated to the NFC, the Packers faced them multiple times in the playoffs, leading to an intense rivalry. As of the 2023 season, the Packers lead the all-time series 16-9.

2002: End of division rivalry between Buccaneers and Packers

In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Packers' time as division rivals in the NFC Central division came to an end.

January 4, 2003: Packers Lose Home Playoff Game to Falcons

On January 4, 2003, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 27–7 in an NFC Wild Card game, ending the Packers' undefeated home playoff record since 1933.

2003: Lambeau Field extensively renovated

In 2003, Lambeau Field was extensively renovated to expand seating, modernize stadium facilities, and add an atrium area. The capacity reached 60,890 prior to the renovation.

2003: Season Kickoff Game

In 2003, the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears were selected for the league-wide kickoff game, marking the first time since 2003 that the kickoff game did not feature the defending Super Bowl champions.

2003: Thanksgiving Throwback Uniforms

In 2003, the Green Bay Packers wore 1960s green and gold throwback uniforms for a Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions.

2003: First Playoff Meeting between Packers and Seahawks

In 2003, the Packers and Seahawks had their first playoff meeting, in which Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw a game-losing pick-six in overtime after guaranteeing a game-winning drive.

2004: Team Depth Declines

By the end of the 2004 season, the Packers' team depth appeared to be diminishing, and Mike Sherman seemed overworked.

2004: Sherman Coaches Packers

In 2004, Mike Sherman coached the Packers to respectable regular-season success, but the team began to show diminishing depth.

2004: Family Night Scrimmage

In 2004, the Green Bay Packers' Family Night, an annual intra-squad scrimmage, attracted sellout crowds of over 60,000 fans at Lambeau Field.

2005: Rodgers Drafted by Packers

In 2005, Aaron Rodgers was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round.

2005: Family Night Sets Attendance Mark

In 2005, the Green Bay Packers' Family Night scrimmage, featuring the Buffalo Bills, set an all-time attendance mark of 62,492 fans.

2005: Thompson Hired, Sherman Remains as Coach

In early 2005, Ted Thompson was hired as the executive vice president, general manager, and director of football operations, while Mike Sherman remained as head coach. Following a 4–12 season, Sherman was fired.

2006: Favre Announces Return for 2007 Season

After missing the playoffs in 2006, Brett Favre announced that he would return for the 2007 season.

2006: Mike McCarthy Hired as Head Coach

In 2006, Ted Thompson hired Mike McCarthy as the new head coach of the Green Bay Packers. McCarthy had previously served as the quarterbacks coach for the team in 1999. Despite injuries to key players, McCarthy led the team to four consecutive wins to finish the season with an 8–8 record.

2006: Shutout at Lambeau Field

In 2006, the Green Bay Packers suffered a 35–0 loss to the New England Patriots, their first shutout at Lambeau Field in 11 years.

December 2007: Thompson Signs Contract Extension

In December 2007, Ted Thompson was signed to a 5-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.

2007: Packers Finish Regular Season 13-3

In 2007, Brett Favre led the Packers to win 10 of their first 11 games and finished 13–3, earning a first-round bye in the playoffs. The Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 42–20 in the divisional playoff round in a heavy snowstorm.

2007: Favre's Consecutive Starts End

In 2007, Brett Favre's consecutive start streak ended for Green Bay. He had started every game since taking over in 1992, marking an incredible milestone in his career and for the team.

2007: 1996 Packers Ranked 6th-Greatest Super Bowl Team

In 2007, a panel of football experts at ESPN ranked the 1996 Green Bay Packers as the 6th-greatest team ever to play in the Super Bowl.

2007: Patriots 16-0 season

In 2007, the New England Patriots went 16-0, tying the record for the most regular-season wins in NFL history, which the Packers later matched.

January 20, 2008: Packers Lose NFC Championship Game

On January 20, 2008, the Green Bay Packers appeared in their first NFC Championship Game in 10 years, facing the New York Giants in Green Bay. The Packers lost 23–20 in overtime, marking Brett Favre's final game as a Green Bay Packer. His final pass was an interception in overtime.

February 5, 2008: McCarthy Signs Contract Extension

On February 5, 2008, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy signed a 5-year contract extension with the team.

March 4, 2008: Favre Announces Retirement

On March 4, 2008, Brett Favre announced his retirement from the Green Bay Packers.

August 4, 2008: Favre's Reinstatement Granted

On August 4, 2008, Brett Favre's petition for reinstatement with the NFL was granted by Commissioner Roger Goodell.

August 6, 2008: Favre Traded to Jets

On August 6, 2008, it was announced that Brett Favre was traded to the New York Jets for a conditional draft pick in 2009.

August 2008: ESPN Ranks Packers Fans Second-Best in NFL

In August 2008, ESPN.com ranked Green Bay Packers fans as the second-best in the NFL, after initially tying with Pittsburgh Steelers fans. The tie was broken by ESPN's John Clayton, who is from Pittsburgh.

2008: McCarthy Coaches NFC Pro Bowl Team

In 2008, Mike McCarthy coached the NFC team during the Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Al Harris, Aaron Kampman, and Donald Driver were also selected for the NFC Pro Bowl team. Brett Favre was named the first-string quarterback for the NFC but declined to play.

2008: Missed playoffs

In 2008, the Green Bay Packers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008 after finishing the season 7-9.

2008: Rodgers Becomes Starting Quarterback

The Green Bay Packers began their 2008 season with Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback, marking the first time in 16 years that someone other than Brett Favre started at QB for the team. Rodgers threw for over 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns, but the team finished with a 6–10 record due to injuries on defense.

March 2009: Favre's Jersey to be Retired

In March 2009, the Green Bay Packers organization assured fans that Brett Favre's jersey number would be retired, although not during the 2009 season.

April 2009: Packers Draft Raji and Matthews

In April 2009, the Green Bay Packers selected B. J. Raji as their first pick in the draft. They then traded three draft picks, including the one acquired from the Jets for Brett Favre, to select Clay Matthews III.

2009: 2009 NFL Season

During the 2009 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers had a record of 11-5 and earned an NFC wild-card playoff bid. Key moments included two matchups against former quarterback Brett Favre, who had joined the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers' defense was ranked No. 2, and the offense was ranked No. 6. Cornerback Charles Woodson won NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors. The season concluded with an overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the playoffs.

2009: Conditional Draft Pick

In 2009, the Green Bay Packers received a conditional draft pick in 2009 from the New York Jets as a result of the trade of Brett Favre on August 6, 2008.

2010: Throwback Jersey

During the 2010 season, the Green Bay Packers wore a throwback jersey modeled after that worn by the club in 1929, during its first championship season. The jersey was navy blue with a gold circle and navy numbers.

2010: Favre's Consecutive Starts Streak Ends

In 2010, Brett Favre's record for consecutive starts as an NFL quarterback finally ended. The streak included stints with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings.

2010: Won Super Bowl Under Mike McCarthy

In 2010, the Green Bay Packers won a Super Bowl under head coach Mike McCarthy.

February 6, 2011: Super Bowl XLV Victory

On February 6, 2011, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–25 in Super Bowl XLV, becoming the first No. 6 seed from the NFC to win a Super Bowl. Aaron Rodgers was named Super Bowl MVP.

2011: Packers Defeat Bears in Postseason

In 2011, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 21-14 in the postseason, en route to a Super Bowl XLV win.

2011: 15-1 Season

In 2011, the Green Bay Packers finished the season with a 15–1 record, marking a franchise record for wins in a season. Aaron Rodgers was named the NFL's MVP following the season. The Packers led the NFL in scoring that year.

2012: 2012 Season

In 2012, the Green Bay Packers finished the season with an 11–5 record and won their second straight division title. They beat the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC wild-card round but lost in the divisional round of the playoffs to the San Francisco 49ers.

2012: McCarren resigns from WFRV

In the wake of the 2012 deal, Larry McCarren resigned his duties as sports director of WFRV to move to WTMJ/WGBA as a Packers analyst.

2012: 49ers defeat the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers in the playoffs

Since 2012, the San Francisco 49ers have defeated the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers four times in the playoffs. Despite this, the Packers still lead the overall series 39-34-1.

2012: Packers Refuse Uniform Changes

Upon the NFL's switch of uniform suppliers in 2012 to Nike from Reebok, the Green Bay Packers refused any changes to their uniform except for the required supplier's logo and new league uniform logos, declining Nike's "Elite 51" enhancements.

April 1, 2013: McCarren becomes WGBA's official sports director

In the wake of the 2012 deal, Larry McCarren resigned his duties as sports director of WFRV to move to WTMJ/WGBA as a Packers analyst, becoming WGBA's official sports director on April 1, 2013.

2013: Rodgers' Injury

In 2013, during a Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone and missed the next six games.

2013: Gold Helmets without Decals

In 2013, the Green Bay Packers started wearing their gold helmets without any decals due to the NFL's then-implementation of the one-shell rule.

2014: 2014 Season

In 2014, the Green Bay Packers recorded their 700th victory and finished the season with a 12–4 record, clinching the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The team lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game. McCarthy passed Vince Lombardi on the all-time wins list for the Packers.

April 2015: Journal Broadcast Group merges with E. W. Scripps Company

In April 2015, the Journal Broadcast Group merged with E. W. Scripps Company. WTMJ in Milwaukee was the former flagship of the Journal Broadcast Group before the merger.

2015: Aaron Rodgers appears in Key & Peele

In 2015, Aaron Rodgers appeared in an episode of the sketch comedy television series "Key & Peele", along with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.

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2015: McCarren leaves WGBA

In 2015, Larry McCarren left WGBA and became a team employee.

2015: Jordy Nelson's Injury

In 2015, during a Week 2 preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Jordy Nelson tore his ACL and remained inactive for the rest of the season. Despite this loss, the Packers started the season 6-0 before falling to 7-4.

2015: Packers members appear in Pitch Perfect 2

In 2015, five members of the Green Bay Packers (David Bakhtiari, Don Barclay, T. J. Lang, Clay Matthews, and Josh Sitton) made an appearance as an a cappella group in the musical comedy "Pitch Perfect 2".

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2015: Navy Blue Throwback Thirds

In 2015, the Green Bay Packers changed their throwback thirds to the navy blue uniforms worn from 1937 to 1949, featuring gold shoulders and numbers.

2015: Packers Pro Shop reports sales of over $7 million

In 2015, the Packers Pro Shop reported sales of over $7 million.

2016: Color Rush Uniform Debuts

In 2016, the Green Bay Packers debuted their Color Rush uniform, featuring white pants and socks with a white uniform.

2016: Return to playoffs

In 2016, the Green Bay Packers returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, finishing with a 13–3 record. They advanced to the NFC Championship game, where they were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers.

2016: WLUK-TV produces Packers Family Night

Through the 2016 season, the team's intra-squad Lambeau scrimmage at the beginning of the season, marketed as Packers Family Night, was produced for over a decade by WLUK-TV in Green Bay and broadcast by the state's Fox affiliates.

2017: Scripps and Packers Television Network originate Packers Family Night broadcast

In 2017, Scripps and the Packers Television Network began to originate the Packers Family Night broadcast.

2017: Aaron Rodgers' Injury

In 2017, during a Week 6 game on October 15 against the Minnesota Vikings, Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone and was placed on injured reserve. He returned for a Week 15 game on December 17 against the Carolina Panthers, but the team was eliminated from playoff contention and he was placed back on injured reserve.

November 2018: Scripps sells Milwaukee radio assets to GKB

In November 2018, E. W. Scripps Company sold their Milwaukee radio assets to Good Karma Brands (GKB). The Green Bay Packers then brought their broadcast operations in-house, employing the personnel directly.

2018: Ron Wolf inducted into Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2018, Ron Wolf, the most recent Packers contributor to be honored, was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.

2018: McCarthy's Release

In 2018, the Green Bay Packers finished the season with a 6–9–1 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs. Following a Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Mike McCarthy was released.

2019: Packers Hall of Fame inducts 162 people

As of 2019, the Packers Hall of Fame has inducted 162 people, 24 of whom have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

2019: Ranked as World's 27th Most Valuable Sports Franchise

In 2019, Forbes ranked the Green Bay Packers as the world's 27th-most-valuable sports franchise, with a value of $2.63 billion.

2020: NFC North Champions

In 2020, the Green Bay Packers won the NFC North Division for the second consecutive year and earned a first-round bye. They lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship game. Aaron Rodgers won his third MVP award during the season.

2020: Green Bay Population

In 2020, the city of Green Bay had a population of only 107,395, and 600,000 in its television market, significantly less than the average NFL figures.

October 27, 2021: Packers announce end of association with WTMJ

On October 27, 2021, the Green Bay Packers announced that it would end its longtime association with WTMJ at the end of the season.

November 2021: Packers Stock Sale

In November 2021, the Green Bay Packers conducted a stock sale, offering almost 200,000 shares to fund team operations.

2021: All-Green Throwback Thirds

In 2021, the Green Bay Packers changed their throwback thirds to an all-green design, resembling the uniforms worn from 1950 to 1953.

2021: NFC Championship Game between Buccaneers and Packers

In 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers played in the NFC Championship Game.

2022: Packers Community Ownership

As of 2022, the Green Bay Packers are the only community-owned franchise in North America's four major leagues, with over 537,000 stockholders. No individual can hold more than 200,000 shares, ensuring broad-based community support and keeping the team in Green Bay despite it being the smallest market in North American professional sports.

2022: WRNW becomes Packers Milwaukee radio affiliate

In 2022, iHeartMedia's sports radio station WRNW (97.3) became the Green Bay Packers' Milwaukee radio affiliate.

2022: Missed Playoffs

In 2022, the Green Bay Packers were eliminated from advancing to the NFL's wild-card playoffs after losing their last regular-season game to the Detroit Lions. The team finished with an 8–9 record.

2022: NFL's One-Shell Rule Abolished

In 2022, the NFL's one-shell rule was abolished, allowing teams to use multiple helmet designs.

January 2023: Packers Hall of Fame Inductees

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2023: Packers lead all-time series against Seahawks

As of the 2023 season, the Packers lead the all-time series against the Seattle Seahawks 16-9.

2023: Jordan Love Takes Over

In 2023, Jordan Love took over as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers after Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets. The team finished with a 9–8 record, securing the 7th seed in the NFC. They defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild-Card matchup but lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional round. Following the loss, defensive coordinator Joe Barry was let go.

January 2024: Packers win Wild Card game against Cowboys

In January 2024, the Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 48-32 in the Wild Card round of the playoffs at AT&T Stadium. This playoff match contributed to the Packers leading the all-time series 5-4 in the playoffs.

2024: Packers Lead All-Time Series

As of the 2024 season, the Green Bay Packers lead the all-time series against the Chicago Bears with a record of 108–96–6.

2024: Packers lead series against Buccaneers

As of the 2024 season, the Packers lead the series against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-24-1.

2024: Packers Lead Series 106-78-7

As of the end of the 2024 season, the Green Bay Packers lead the series against the Detroit Lions 106–78–7, the first time in NFL history that a team has recorded 100 wins over an opponent.

2024: All-White Color Rush Uniform with Alternate Helmet

In 2024, the Green Bay Packers paired their all-white Color Rush uniform with a new alternate white helmet, which is essentially the primary helmet minus the gold elements.

2024: 2024 Season

In 2024, the Packers finished the season with a record of 11-6 but only managed to finish in 3rd place in the NFC North. New additions included running back Josh Jacobs, safety Xavier McKinney, and backup quarterback Malik Willis. Additionally, Jeff Hafley and Robert Saleh joined the coaching staff. The Packers were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild-Card matchup.