Category: Packers History

Lightning Struck the 1935 Bears; His Name Was Don Hutson

January 2, 2016

In the 1935 pro football home opener at Green Bay’s East Stadium, lightning struck the Chicago Bears. His name was Don Hutson. Fresh from an All-America career and a Rose Bowl victory with the University of Alabama, rookie Green Bay Packer end Hutson took the first pass of the game more than 80 yards to the … More Lightning Struck the 1935 Bears; His Name Was Don Hutson

Beloit Fairies Handed Green Bay Packers First Loss in 1919

December 27, 2015

Before the Green Bay Packers could conquer the world, first they had to best the state of Wisconsin and parts of Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. In their first two seasons, before joining what later became the National Football League, the Packers battled the Laphams from Milwaukee, the Oshkosh Professionals and the Stambaugh Miners from Michigan. In … More Beloit Fairies Handed Green Bay Packers First Loss in 1919