Green Bay Packersby Carly Vanderkolk

FoundingFounded on August 11, 1919 by Earl Curly Lambeau and George Whitney CalhounSolicited funds from the Indian Packing CompanyGranted a franchise on August 27, 1921 in the NFL

The First Dark Ages from 1945-1958Curly Lambeau stepped down from head coachfinancial troubles and few quality playerssmall stadiumWorld War II

The Lombardi Era lasted 1959-1967Vince Lombardi was hired in 1959TV helped raise revenue for small-market teamsoffense led by quarterback Bart StarrWon Super Bowl I and II in 1967 and 1968

I want it understood that I am in complete control, here

The Second Dark Ageslasted 1972-1991poor drafting decisions5 different head coaches19 out of 24 seasons were losing records

The Brett Favre Era 1992-2007acquired in 1992 from Atlanta Falcons297 consecutive gameswon Super Bowl XXXI in 1996-97 seasonselected for Pro Bowl eleven timeshis number 4 will be retired in 2015

The Aaron Rodgers Era2008-present2005 first-round pick from Cal Berkeley first QB to start for Packers in 16 yearsWon Super Bowl XLV in 2010-11 season vs. SteelersRodgers named Super Bowl MVP2014 vs. Bears was 700th victory for Packersselected for Pro Bowl three times

Fan Baseevery game played at City/Lambeau Field has been sold out since 1960one of the largest fan bases in the NFL86,000 people waiting for season tickets with a 30 year wait timefans called cheeseheads

Retired Numbers#3 Tony Canadeo- halfback (1941-44)#14 Don Hutson- wide receiver/defensive back (1935-45)#15 Bart Starr- quarterback (1956-71)#66 Ray Nitschke- linebacker (1958-72)#92 Reggie White- defensive end (1993-98)

Fun Factsthird-oldest franchise in the NFLonly non-profit, community-owned professional sports team in the United StatesGreen Bay is the smallest professional sports market in North AmericaGreen Bay has only 104,057 people as of 2010

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