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== Green Bay Packers ==

The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Packers are the third-oldest franchise in the NFL, having been founded in 1919, and are the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team based in the United States.

History[edit | edit source]

The Green Bay Packers were founded on August 11, 1919, by Earl "Curly" Lambeau and George Calhoun. Lambeau solicited funds from his employer, the Indian Packing Company, to buy uniforms and equipment, and as a result, the team was named after the company. The Packers joined the American Professional Football Association (APFA), the precursor to the NFL, in 1921.

Championships[edit | edit source]

The Packers have won 13 league championships, the most in NFL history, with nine pre-Super Bowl NFL titles and four Super Bowl victories. The team won the first two Super Bowls in 1966 and 1967 under head coach Vince Lombardi, after whom the Vince Lombardi Trophy is named. They also won Super Bowl XXXI in 1996 and Super Bowl XLV in 2010.

Lambeau Field[edit | edit source]

The Packers have played their home games at Lambeau Field since 1957. The stadium is named after Curly Lambeau, the team's founder, player, and long-time head coach. Lambeau Field is known for its unique game-day atmosphere and is often referred to as the "frozen tundra" due to the cold weather conditions during the football season.

Rivalries[edit | edit source]

The Packers have several notable rivalries, the most prominent being with the Chicago Bears. This rivalry is one of the oldest in NFL history, dating back to 1921. Other significant rivalries include those with the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions, both of which are also members of the NFC North division.

Community Ownership[edit | edit source]

The Packers are unique in the NFL as they are the only team to be owned by the community. The team is held by the Green Bay Packers, Inc., a non-profit corporation with over 360,000 shareholders. This ownership structure has helped maintain the team's presence in the small market of Green Bay.

Notable Players[edit | edit source]

Some of the most notable players in Packers history include Bart Starr, Brett Favre, and Aaron Rodgers. These quarterbacks have each led the team to Super Bowl victories and have left a lasting legacy on the franchise.

Hall of Fame[edit | edit source]

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame was established in 1967 to honor the greatest players, coaches, and executives in the team's history. It is located at Lambeau Field and serves as a museum and tribute to the storied history of the Packers.