History of Green Bay Packers in Timeline
The Green Bay Packers, founded in 1919, are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They compete in the NFL as part of the NFC North division. Notably, the Packers are the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team in the U.S. Their home games are played at Lambeau Field since 1957. The Packers hold the NFL record for the most wins.
August 11, 1919: Green Bay Packers Founded
On August 11, 1919, the Green Bay Packers were founded by Earl "Curly" Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun.
1919: Team Established
In 1919, the Green Bay Packers were established, making them the third-oldest franchise in the NFL and the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team in the United States.
1920: NFL Championship Awarded by Standings
From 1920, the NFL championship was awarded based on standings, without a championship game.
1920: Acme Packing Company purchases Indian Packing
In 1920, the Acme Packing Company purchased Indian Packing and continued to support the Green Bay Packers.
1920: Packers-Bears rivalry begins
In 1920, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears rivalry began, becoming one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in the league's history.
August 27, 1921: Granted Franchise in APFA
On August 27, 1921, the Green Bay Packers were granted a franchise in the American Professional Football Association (APFA), a new national pro football league.
1921: Bears–Packers Rivalry
In 1921, the Bears–Packers rivalry, one of the oldest rivalries in U.S. professional sports history, began.
1921: Joined National Football League
In 1921, the Green Bay Packers joined the National Football League, which was then known as the American Professional Football Association.
1921: Joined APFA
In 1921, the Packers joined the American Professional Football Association (APFA), the forerunner of today's NFL.
1921: First Packers-Bears meeting
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: First stock sale
In 1923, the Green Bay Packers conducted their first stock sale, raising $5,000 by offering 1,000 shares at $5 apiece to fund team operations.
1923: Original Articles of Incorporation
In 1923, the original "Articles of Incorporation for the Green Bay Football Corporation" specified that if the franchise was sold, any post-expenses money would go to the Sullivan-Wallen Post of the American Legion to build a soldier's memorial.
1924: First player ejections in NFL history
In 1924, the matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears featured the first-ever ejections of players in an NFL game, with Frank Hanny of the Bears and Walter Voss of the Packers ejected for punching each other.
1925: Home Games at City Stadium
In 1925, the Green Bay Packers began playing home games at City Stadium.
1925: Packers claim first win over the Bears
In 1925, the Green Bay Packers secured their first victory over the Chicago Bears with a score of 14-10.
1928: First Matchup vs. New York Giants
In 1928, the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants played their first game, marking one of the oldest regular matchups in the league.
1929: Throwback Jersey modeled after first championship season
During the 2010 season, the Packers paid tribute to their historical roots with a throwback jersey modeled after that worn by the club in 1929, during its first championship season.
1929: First of Three Consecutive NFL Titles
In 1929, the Green Bay Packers won the first of three consecutive NFL titles under Curly Lambeau.
1929: Won First NFL Title
In 1929, the Green Bay Packers, led by Curly Lambeau, claimed their first NFL title with an undefeated 12–0–1 season.
1929: WTMJ Aired Packers Games
Since 1929, WTMJ in Milwaukee has aired Packers games, marking the longest association between a radio station and an NFL team.
1930: Packers-Lions rivalry begins
In 1930, the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions (then known as the Portsmouth Spartans) first met.
1930: Repeated as League Champions
In 1930, the Green Bay Packers repeated as league champions.
1931: Repeated as League Champions
In 1931, the Green Bay Packers repeated as league champions.
1931: Third Consecutive NFL Title
In 1931, the Green Bay Packers won their third consecutive NFL title under Curly Lambeau.
1932: Teams meet twice a season
Since 1932, the Packers and Lions have met at least twice a season, without any canceled games between both rivals.
1932: Last NFL Championship Awarded by Standings
Until 1932, the NFL championship was awarded based on standings, without a championship game.
1933: NFL Championship Game Era Begins
From 1933, the NFL held a championship game to decide their champion.
1933: Home games in Milwaukee
In 1933, the Packers began playing some of their home games in Milwaukee.
1933: Start of Packers Home Playoff Game Streak
Since 1933, the Green Bay Packers had never lost a home playoff game until January 4, 2003, when they were defeated by the Atlanta Falcons.
1933: Division rivals since
The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions have been division rivals since 1933.
1934: Team moved to Detroit
In 1934 the Portsmouth Spartans moved to Detroit
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 helped the Packers to NFL Championship.
1937: Throwback thirds changed to navy blue
In 2015, the throwback thirds changed to the navy blue throwback worn from 1937 to 1949, featuring gold shoulders and numbers.
1939: NFL Championship
In 1939, Don Hutson helped the Packers to NFL Championship.
1940: Hutson Led League in Interceptions
In 1940, Don Hutson led the league in interceptions as a safety.
1941: Packers vs Bears Playoffs
In 1941, the Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 33-14 in a playoff game.
1941: Bears win postseason meeting against Packers
In 1941, the Chicago Bears won the postseason meeting against the Green Bay Packers with a score of 33-14. They eventually won the 1941 NFL Championship Game.
1944: NFL Championship
In 1944, Don Hutson helped the Packers to NFL Championship.
1945: Don Hutson Retirement
In 1945, Don Hutson claimed 18 NFL records when he retired.
1946: Rockwood Lodge Home
In 1946, Rockwood Lodge was the home of the Packers.
1947: Winning Season
In 1947, The 7-5 record represented the Packers' first winning season since 1947, enough to earn rookie head coach Lombardi the NFL Coach of the Year.
1949: Curly Lambeau Departure
After the 1949 season, Curly Lambeau departed as the coach of the Packers.
1949: Throwback thirds changed to navy blue
In 2015, the throwback thirds changed to the navy blue throwback 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 from 1946-1949, burned down.
1950: Kelly green replaces navy blue
In 1950, the Green Bay Packers replaced navy blue with kelly green as the team's primary color, while retaining a lighter shade of athletic gold.
1950: Throwback thirds change to all-green design
In 2021, the 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: Team stops wearing leather helmets
In 1951, the Green Bay Packers stopped wearing leather helmets and adopted the metallic gold plastic headgear they have used ever since.
1953: Home Games at Milwaukee's County Stadium
From 1953, the Packers played two to three home games each year at Milwaukee's County Stadium.
1953: Throwback thirds change to all-green design
In 2021, the Packers changed their throwback thirds to an all-green design, resembling the uniforms worn from 1950 to 1953.
1956: End of Home Games at City Stadium
In 1956, the Packers played their last home games at City Stadium.
1957: Tradition of players riding fan's bikes begins
Around the time of Lambeau Field's construction in 1957, the tradition began where young Packers fans bring their bikes to training camp for players to ride from the locker room to practice.
1957: New Stadium Unveiled
In 1957, a new stadium was unveiled for the Packers.
1957: Opening of New City Stadium
In 1957, the new 32,150 seat City Stadium, the first built exclusively for an NFL team, opened for the Green Bay Packers.
1957: Home games at Lambeau Field
Since 1957, the Packers have played their home games at Lambeau Field.
1958: Hunter green replaces kelly green
In 1958, the Green Bay Packers replaced kelly green with a darker hunter green, which along with athletic gold, became the team's colors.
1958: Ray McLean's Coaching Year
In 1958, the Packers had a disastrous campaign under coach Ray "Scooter" McLean, whose 1-10-1 year at the helm is the worst in Packers history.
February 2, 1959: Vince Lombardi Hired
On February 2, 1959, Vince Lombardi was hired as the Green Bay Packers head coach and general manager.
September 27, 1959: First Game Under Lombardi
On September 27, 1959, the Packers' first regular-season game under Vince Lombardi resulted in a 9–6 victory over the Chicago Bears in Green Bay.
1959: Current uniform combination adopted
In 1959, the Green Bay Packers adopted their current uniform combination of forest green or white jerseys and metallic gold pants soon after Vince Lombardi arrived.
1960: Every Home Game Sold Out
Every Green Bay Packers home game has been sold out since 1960.
1960: Start of Sold-Out Games
Since 1960, all Green Bay Packers games have been sold out due to high ticket demand.
1960: Sellout streak begins
Since 1960, every Green Bay Packers game played in Green Bay—preseason, regular season, and playoffs—has been sold out.
1961: Green Bay Became Titletown
In 1961, Green Bay became known as "Titletown".
1961: "G" logo added
In 1961, the oval "G" logo was added to the Green Bay Packers' helmets after Vince Lombardi requested a logo design from equipment manager Gerald Braisher and his assistant John Gordon.
1961: Packers-Vikings rivalry begins
In 1961, the rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings began.
December 21, 1962: Time Cover Story
On December 21, 1962, Lombardi's Packers were featured as the face of the NFL on the cover of Time as part of the magazine's cover story on "The Sport of the '60s".
1963: Hutson Inducted into Hall of Fame
In 1963, Don Hutson was inducted as a charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1963: Finished Second in the NFL West
In 1963, the Green Bay Packers went 11-2-1 but finished second in the NFL West.
1964: Finished Second in the NFL West
In 1964, the Packers went 8-5-1 and finished second in the NFL West.
1964: University of Georgia adopts similar logo
In 1964, the University of Georgia adopted a similar "G" logo, though different in design and color, after clearing its use with the Green Bay Packers.
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: Western Conference Title
In 1965, the Packers defeated the Colts in a playoff for the Western Conference title.
1965: First of Three Consecutive NFL Titles Under Lombardi
In 1965, the Packers won the first of three consecutive NFL titles under Vince Lombardi.
1966: NFL Championship Game and Super Bowl
From 1966, the NFL Championship Game was followed by the Super Bowl.
1966: NFL Championship game
In 1966, Dallas had the ball on the Packers' two-yard line, threatening to tie the ballgame. But on fourth down the Packers' Tom Brown intercepted Don Meredith's pass in the end zone to seal the win.
1966: Led to First Super Bowl
In 1966, the Green Bay Packers, led by MVP quarterback Bart Starr, reached the first-ever Super Bowl.
1966: Founding of the Packers Hall of Fame
In 1966, the Packer Hall of Fame museum was co-founded by John P. Holloway and William L. Brault, becoming the first hall of fame for a single professional American football team.
1966: Beginning of the Super Bowl Era
Starting in 1966, the NFL began holding the Super Bowl.
1967: Won Second Super Bowl
In 1967, the Green Bay Packers won their second Super Bowl under coach Vince Lombardi.
1967: Western Conference Championship Game in Milwaukee
In 1967, the Packers scheduled a Western Conference Championship game in Milwaukee.
1967: Third Consecutive NFL Title Under Lombardi
In 1967, the Packers won their third consecutive NFL title under Vince Lombardi.
1967: Lombardi's Last Season
In 1967, was the last season for Vince Lombardi as the Packers' head coach, ending with a Super Bowl II victory.
1968: Successful fair catch kick
In 1968, the Packers-Bears rivalry featured one of the last successful fair catch kicks, with Bears kicker Mac Percival kicking the game-winning field goal.
1968: Highland Avenue Renamed
In 1968, the city of Green Bay renamed Highland Avenue to Lombardi Avenue, placing Lambeau Field at 1265 Lombardi Avenue.
1968: Beginning of Lack of Success
Starting in 1968, the Packers experienced a quarter-century of relatively little on-field success.
1969: Lombardi left as general manager
In 1969, Lombardi left as general manager for the Washington Redskins.
1969: End of NFL Championship Game Era
Until 1969, the NFL held a championship game to decide their champion.
September 3, 1970: Super Bowl Trophy Renamed
On September 3, 1970, the NFL renamed the Super Bowl trophy the Vince Lombardi Trophy in recognition of his accomplishments with the Packers.
1970: AFL-NFL Merger and NFC Championships
In 1970, the AFL and NFL merged, establishing NFC Championships.
1970: Packers and Giants in National Football Conference
Since 1970, the Packers and New York Giants have played in the National Football Conference, continuing their series in the regular season and postseason.
1972: Packers NFC Central Division Championship
In 1972, the Green Bay Packers won the NFC Central Division Championship. This was the first time since 1972 that the Packers won the NFC Central Division championship.
1972: End of Blackout Restrictions
In 1972, the last year home game local telecasts were prohibited regardless of sellout status, the Packers games have not been blacked out locally due to strong home attendance and popularity.
1974: Trade for John Hadl
In 1974, acting general manager Dan Devine traded five draft picks to the Los Angeles Rams for aging quarterback John Hadl.
1977: Packers and Buccaneers Division Rivals
From 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers became division rivals in the NFC Central division.
1982: Strike Season
In 1982, the Packers had a winning record, one being the shortened 1982 strike season.
1985: Snow Bowl Game vs. Buccaneers
In 1985, the Packers played a notable Snow Bowl game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
December 1986: Green Bay Packers Foundation created
In December 1986, the Green Bay Packers Foundation was created to assist a wide variety of activities and programs benefiting education, civic affairs, health services, human services and youth-related programs.
1989: Packers wear white jerseys at home
In 1989, the Green Bay Packers wore white jerseys at home for the opening two games of the season.
1989: Opening of Packers Pro Shop
In 1989, the Packers Pro Shop became the official retail store of the Green Bay Packers.
1989: Drafting Tony Mandarich
In the 1989 NFL draft, the Packers selected Tony Mandarich with the second overall pick, passing over future Hall of Fame inductees Barry Sanders, Derrick Thomas, and Deion Sanders.
1991: Ron Wolf Hired
In 1991, Ron Wolf was hired as general manager and given full control of the team's football operations.
1991: End of Lack of Success
In 1991, the lack of on-field success led to a shakeup.
1991: Structure Employed Since 1991
Since 1991, the Packers had employed a general manager who ran football operations and hired a subservient head coach.
1992: Mike Holmgren Hired
In 1992, Mike Holmgren was hired as the Green Bay Packers' new head coach.
1992: Brett Favre Acquired and Leads Comeback
In 1992, the Green Bay Packers acquired quarterback Brett Favre from the Atlanta Falcons. Favre replaced injured quarterback Don Majkowski and led a comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, securing the Packers' first win of the 1992 season.
1992: Packers Finish with 9-7 Record
In 1992, the Green Bay Packers finished the season with a 9-7 record, a sign that the team was improving and heading in a positive direction.
1993: Reggie White Signs with Packers
In 1993, Reggie White, considered a prized free agent, signed with the Green Bay Packers. His decision was influenced by his belief in the team's commitment to winning under Wolf, Holmgren, and Favre.
1993: Regular-season success
Since 1993, the Packers have enjoyed much regular-season success, making the playoffs 23 times.
1994: Packers Lose to Cowboys in Playoffs
During the 1994 season, the Packers made it to the second round of the playoffs but lost to the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas for the second straight year.
1994: Packers Play Full Slate in Green Bay
In 1994, improvements at Lambeau Field, along with the Brewers seeking a new stadium, led the Packers to play their full schedule in Green Bay for the first time in 62 years.
1994: Throwback jerseys worn for NFL anniversary
In 1994, the Green Bay Packers participated in a league-wide event wearing "throwback" jerseys of navy blue and gold to celebrate the NFL's 75th anniversary.
1994: End of Home Games in Milwaukee
In 1994, the Packers played their full slate of games in Green Bay for the first time in 62 years.
1994: Cheesehead nickname embraced
Since 1994, the "cheesehead" nickname has been embraced by Green Bay Packers fans.
1995: Ray Rhodes Coaching
In 1995, Ray Rhodes had served around the league as a highly regarded defensive coordinator and more recently experienced moderate success as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1995 to 1998.
1995: Stayed in Green Bay full-time
In 1995, changes at Lambeau Field made it more lucrative for the Packers to stay in Green Bay full-time.
1995: Packers-49ers Games Begin
In 1995, the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers began a stretch of games, with the Packers winning all the previous games between the two teams. The media speculated that another 49ers loss would result in the dismissal of San Francisco head coach Steve Mariucci.
1995: Packers home games in Milwaukee end
In 1995, the Green Bay Packers stopped playing pre-season and regular-season home games in Milwaukee after Miller Park, which was exclusively for baseball, took precedence.
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 also defeated the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs before losing to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game.
1996: Packers Win Super Bowl XXXI
In 1996, the Green Bay Packers finished with a league-best 13-3 record and won Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots 35-21. Desmond Howard was named MVP.
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 Packers won the Lombardi Trophy, their first since then.
November 1997: Shareholders vote to change beneficiary
At the annual meeting in November 1997, shareholders voted to change the beneficiary from the Sullivan-Wallen Post to the Green Bay Packers Foundation.
1997: Packers Foundation designated beneficiary
During the 1997 annual stockholders meeting, the Packers Foundation was designated to receive any residual assets upon the team's sale or dissolution, replacing the Sullivan-Wallen Post soldiers memorial.
1997: Mike Sherman Packers Coach
In 1997, Mike Sherman began as the Packers' tight ends coach in 1997 and 1998.
1998: Mike Sherman Packers Coach
In 1998, Mike Sherman began as the Packers' tight ends coach in 1997 and 1998.
1998: Ray Rhodes Coaching
In 1998, Ray Rhodes had served around the league as a highly regarded defensive coordinator and more recently experienced moderate success as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1995 to 1998.
1998: Packers Lose Playoff Game to 49ers, Holmgren and White Depart
In 1998, the Packers lost a controversial playoff game to the San Francisco 49ers. Following the loss, coach Mike Holmgren left to join the Seattle Seahawks, and Reggie White retired, marking the end of an era for the team. It was the fourth consecutive year these teams had met in the playoffs and the sixth overall contest since the 1995 season.
1998: Playoff Game vs. Buccaneers
In 1998, the Packers played a playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
1998: Brett Favre Mentioned in "There's Something About Mary"
In the 1998 film "There's Something about Mary", the character "Brett" is revealed to be then-Packers' quarterback Brett Favre.
1999: Mike McCarthy Packers Coach
In 1999, Mike McCarthy previously served as the quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers.
1999: Mike 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 as Head Coach
In 1999, Ray Rhodes was hired as the Green Bay Packers' new head coach but was fired after one 8-8 season due to concerns about the team's atmosphere.
2000: Mike Sherman Hired as Head Coach
In 2000, Mike Sherman replaced Ray Rhodes as the Green Bay Packers' head coach. The Packers won their final four games to achieve a 9-7 record that season.
2000: Reggie White Joins Carolina Panthers
In 2000, after initially retiring, Reggie White returned to the NFL and played one season for the Carolina Panthers.
April 2001: Mike Sherman Assumes General Manager and Head Coach Duties
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 to Regular-Season Success
From 2001 to 2004, Mike Sherman coached the Packers to respectable regular-season success, led by Brett Favre, Ahman Green, and a formidable offensive line, but they struggled in the playoffs.
2001: Blue and Gold Throwback jerseys worn on Thanksgiving
In 2001, the Green Bay Packers wore blue and gold 1930s-era throwback uniforms for a Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions.
2002: End of Division Rivalry with Buccaneers
In 2002, the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended their time as division rivals when both were in the NFC Central division.
January 4, 2003: Falcons Defeat Packers in Playoffs
On January 4, 2003, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-7 in an NFC Wild Card game, ending the Packers' home playoff winning streak since 1933.
2003: Lambeau Field Renovation
In 2003, Lambeau Field was extensively renovated to expand seating, modernize facilities, and add an atrium area.
2003: Packers/Bears chosen for NFL Kickoff
In 2003, The Packers and Bears were selected for their historic rivalry in the NFL's 100th season.
2003: Green and Gold throwback jerseys worn on Thanksgiving
In 2003, the Green Bay Packers wore 1960s green and gold (only slightly different from the current ones) throwback uniforms for a Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions.
2003: First Playoff Meeting vs. Seattle Seahawks
In 2003, the Packers and Seahawks had their first playoff meeting, marked by Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throwing a game-losing pick-six in overtime after guaranteeing a game-winning drive.
2004: Sherman Removed From General Manager Position
By the end of the 2004 season, Mike Sherman was removed from the general manager position due to the dual roles being too much for one person.
2004: Sherman Coaches Packers to Regular-Season Success
From 2001 to 2004, Mike Sherman coached the Packers to respectable regular-season success, led by Brett Favre, Ahman Green, and a formidable offensive line, but they struggled in the playoffs.
2004: Family Night draws over 60,000 fans
In 2004, Family Night, an annual intra-squad scrimmage at Lambeau Field, drew a sellout crowd of over 60,000 fans.
2005: Aaron Rodgers Draft Pick
In 2005, Aaron Rodgers was the Packers first-round draft pick.
2005: Family Night attendance record set
In 2005, Family Night set an all-time attendance mark of 62,492 fans when the Buffalo Bills appeared at Lambeau Field.
2005: Ted Thompson Hired as General Manager, Sherman Fired
In early 2005, Ted Thompson was hired as the Green Bay Packers' general manager. Following a 4-12 season, Thompson fired head coach Mike Sherman.
2006: Brett Favre's Return
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, Mike McCarthy was hired as the Green Bay Packers' new head coach. Despite injuries, McCarthy coached the team to four consecutive wins, finishing with an 8-8 record.
2006: Packers suffer a shut out loss at Lambeau Field
In 2006, the Packers suffered a 35-0 shut out loss to the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field.
December 2007: Ted Thompson Signs Contract Extension
In December 2007, Ted Thompson was signed to a 5-year contract extension with the Packers.
2007: Favre's Consecutive Starts Streak Ends with Green Bay
At the end of the 2007 season, Brett Favre concluded his consecutive starts for Green Bay. He maintained a long streak, but it ended after he played for the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. His time with the Packers ended in 2007.
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 finish the regular season 16-0
In 2007, the Patriots finished the regular season 16-0
2007: Packers Finish 13-3, Grant Emerges
In the 2007 season, the Green Bay Packers finished with a 13-3 record, earning a first-round bye in the playoffs. Ryan Grant emerged as the featured running back, rushing for 956 yards.
January 20, 2008: Packers Lose NFC Championship Game
On January 20, 2008, the Green Bay Packers lost the NFC Championship Game to the New York Giants 23-20 in overtime. This was Brett Favre's final game as a Packer.
February 5, 2008: Mike McCarthy Signs Contract Extension
On February 5, 2008, head coach Mike McCarthy signed a 5-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.
March 4, 2008: Brett Favre Announces Retirement
On March 4, 2008, Brett Favre announced his retirement from the Green Bay Packers.
August 4, 2008: Favre's Reinstatement Approved
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, Brett Favre was traded to the New York Jets for a conditional draft pick in 2009.
August 2008: Packers fans ranked second-best in the NFL
In August 2008, ESPN.com ranked Green Bay Packers fans as the second-best in the NFL.
2008: Start of Aaron Rodgers era
From 2008 to 2022, during the Aaron Rodgers era, the Green Bay Packers dominated the rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, with Rodgers having an 8-2 record against them, including a perfect 3-0 record in Dallas.
2008: Mike 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.
2008: Packers miss the playoffs
In 2008, the Packers missed the playoffs for the first time since then.
2008: Aaron Rodgers Becomes Starting Quarterback
The 2008 season marked Aaron Rodgers' first year as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. The Packers finished with a 6-10 record and had eight assistant coaches dismissed.
March 2009: Favre's Jersey Retirement Assured
In March 2009, the Green Bay Packers organization assured fans that Brett Favre's jersey number would be retired, though not during the 2009 season.
April 2009: Packers Draft Raji and Matthews
In April 2009, the Green Bay Packers drafted B. J. Raji and Clay Matthews III, trading draft picks acquired from the Jets for Brett Favre to select Matthews.
2009: Favre Trade Draft Pick
In 2009, a draft pick was exchanged between the Jets and Packers for Brett Favre.
2009: Packers face Brett Favre and the Vikings
In 2009, the Green Bay Packers played two highly anticipated games against Brett Favre, their former quarterback, who was now with the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers finished the season with an 11-5 record, earning a wild-card playoff bid. Charles Woodson won NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The season concluded with an overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the playoffs.
2009: Team had a 4,000-yard passer
In 2009, the team had a 4,000-yard passer.
2010: Packers pay tribute to historical roots
During the 2010 season, the Packers paid tribute to their historical roots with a throwback jersey modeled after that worn by the club in 1929, during its first championship season.
2010: Won Super Bowl
In 2010, the Green Bay Packers won a Super Bowl under head coach Mike McCarthy.
2010: Favre's Consecutive Starts Streak Ends
Late in the 2010 season, Brett Favre's record streak of consecutive starts as an NFL quarterback came to an end after stints with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. The streak was a milestone for the player.
February 6, 2011: Packers Win Super Bowl XLV
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 win postseason meeting against Bears
In 2011, the Green Bay Packers won the postseason meeting against the Chicago Bears with a score of 21-14, en route to a Super Bowl XLV win.
2011: Packers finish regular season 15-1
In 2011, the Packers finished the season with a 15-1 record. Aaron Rodgers was named the NFL's MVP.
2011: Packers undefeated at home
In 2011, the Packers were undefeated at home
2012: Packers Season and Playoff Run
In 2012, the Green Bay Packers finished the season with an 11-5 record, winning 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: TV Rights Deal Change
In 2012, the TV rights for pre-season games changed, marking a change in affiliate in Green Bay from WFRV-TV.
2012: Uniform changes refused
In 2012, upon the NFL's switch of uniform suppliers to Nike, the Green Bay Packers refused any changes to their uniform outside of the required supplier's logo and new league uniform logos.
2012: 49ers defeat Packers
Since 2012, the 49ers have defeated the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers four times in the playoffs.
April 1, 2013: McCarren Becomes WGBA's Sports Director
On April 1, 2013, McCarren became WGBA's official sports director after resigning from WFRV.
2013: Aaron Rodgers Injury
In 2013, during a Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears, Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone and missed the next six games.
2013: Gold helmets without decals worn
In 2013, the Green Bay Packers started wearing their gold helmets without any decals due to the NFL's one-shell rule.
2014: Packers Season
In 2014, the Green Bay Packers recorded their 700th victory. They had a 4,000-yard passer, two 1,000-yard receivers, and a 1,000-yard rusher. McCarthy passed Vince Lombardi on the all-time wins list for the Packers. The team went 12-4, clinching the No. 2 seed in the NFC. They lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game.
April 2015: Merger of Journal Broadcast Group and E. W. Scripps Company
In April 2015, the Journal Broadcast Group merged with E. W. Scripps Company.
2015: McCarren Becomes a Team Employee
In 2015, McCarren left WGBA and became a team employee.
2015: Jordy Nelson Injured
In 2015, during a preseason game, Jordy Nelson tore his ACL and was inactive for the rest of the season. The Packers started the season 6-0 but then lost four of their next five games.
2015: Packers Appear in Pitch Perfect 2 and Key & Peele
In 2015, five Packers members made an appearance in Pitch Perfect 2, and Aaron Rodgers appeared in an episode of Key & Peele.
2015: Throwbacks Changed
In 2015, the Green Bay Packers changed their throwbacks to properly recreate those original uniforms, which had gold helmets with them.
2015: Pro Shop Sales
In 2015, the Packers Pro Shop reported sales of over $7 million.
2016: Packers return to playoffs
In 2016, The Packers returned to the playoffs for the first time since then.
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, which has been worn five times since.
2016: WLUK-TV Broadcasts Packers Family Night
Through the 2016 season, WLUK-TV in Green Bay produced and broadcast the team's intra-squad Lambeau scrimmage, Packers Family Night.
2017: Scripps Originated Packers Family Night Broadcast
In 2017, Scripps and the Packers Television Network began to originate the Packers Family Night broadcast.
2017: Aaron Rodgers Suffers Broken Collarbone
In 2017, during a Week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 15, Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone. He returned for a Week 15 game but was placed back on injured reserve after the Packers were eliminated from playoff contention. Several teams complained about the Packers violating NFL rules about reactivating injured players.
November 2018: Scripps Sold Milwaukee Radio Assets to GKB
In November 2018, Scripps sold their Milwaukee radio assets to Good Karma Brands (GKB).
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: Mike McCarthy Released as Head Coach
In 2018, after failing to qualify for the playoffs, Mike McCarthy was released as head coach following a Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
2019: Packers Hall of Fame Inductees
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: Forbes Ranking
In 2019, Forbes ranked the Packers as the world's 27th-most-valuable sports franchise, with a value of $2.63 billion.
2020: Jordan Love drafted by the Green Bay Packers
In 2020, Jordan Love was drafted by the Green Bay Packers
2020: Packers win NFC North and Rodgers wins MVP
In 2020, the Green Bay Packers won the NFC North Division and earned a first-round bye. Aaron Rodgers won his third MVP award. However, they lost the NFC Championship to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2020: Green Bay Population
In 2020, the city of Green Bay had a population of 107,395 residents.
October 27, 2021: End of WTMJ Association Announced
On October 27, 2021, the Packers announced the end of their long-time association with WTMJ at the end of the season.
November 2021: Latest stock sale
In November 2021, the Green Bay Packers held their latest stock sale, selling almost 200,000 shares to raise capital for the team's operations.
2021: Throwbacks Changed
In 2021, the Green Bay Packers changed their throwbacks to properly recreate those original uniforms, which had gold helmets with them.
2021: NFC Championship Game vs. Buccaneers
In 2021, the Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers played in the NFC Championship Game.
2022: Start of Aaron Rodgers era
From 2008 to 2022, during the Aaron Rodgers era, the Green Bay Packers dominated the rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, with Rodgers having an 8-2 record against them, including a perfect 3-0 record in Dallas.
2022: WRNW Becomes Milwaukee Radio Affiliate
In 2022, iHeartMedia's sports radio station WRNW (97.3) became the team's Milwaukee radio affiliate.
2022: Packers Community Ownership
In 2022, the Green Bay Packers have more than 537,000 stockholders and are the only community-owned franchise in North America's four traditional major leagues.
2022: Packers Miss Playoffs
In 2022, the Green Bay Packers were eliminated from playoff contention after losing their last regular-season game to the Detroit Lions. The team finished with an 8-9 record.
2022: NFL one-shell rule abolished
In 2022, the NFL's one-shell rule was abolished.
January 2023: As of January 2023
As of January 2023, no specific events are mentioned.
2023: Packers Lead All-Time Series Against Seattle Seahawks
As of the 2023 season, the Green Bay Packers lead the all-time series against the Seattle Seahawks with a record of 16-9.
2023: Jordan Love Takes Over as Starting Quarterback
In 2023, Jordan Love became the starting quarterback for the Packers after Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets. The Packers finished with a 9-8 record and made the playoffs, defeating the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild-Card round before losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional round. Following the loss, the team announced that defensive coordinator Joe Barry would not return next season.
January 2024: Packers beat Cowboys in Wild Card round
In January 2024, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 48-32 in the Wild Card round of the playoffs at AT&T Stadium.
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 Green Bay Packers lead the series against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a record of 34-24-1.
2024: Packers record 100 wins
As of the end of the 2024 season, the Green Bay Packers lead the series 106–78–7 against the Detroit Lions, marking the first time in NFL history that a team has recorded 100 wins over an opponent.
2024: Packers 2024 Season
In 2024, the Packers finished the season with an 11-6 record, earning the 7th seed in the NFC for the second year in a row. They were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles in their Wild-Card matchup.
2024: Alternate white helmet introduced
In 2024, the all-white Color Rush uniform will be paired with a new alternate white helmet, which is essentially the primary helmet minus the gold elements.
