Green Bay Packers: The Complete Illustrated History - Third EditionMVP Books, 2011 M04 26 - 208 pages The Packers are world champions once again, and Green Bay Packers: The Complete Illustrated History is the ultimate, authoritative look at this storied and beloved sports franchise. In addition to offering a comprehensive history of the team and in-depth profiles of its greatest stars, the book features more than 200 rare and iconic photographs as well as chalkboard diagrams of key plays from team history. It tells of the legends who have defined the Packer legacy for more than 80 years, from Bart Starr to Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers, Ray Nitschke to Reggie White to Clay Matthews, Curly Lambeau to Vince Lombardi to Mike McCarthy. This fully updated third edition highlights the team’s triumphant journey to Super Bowl XLV and includes profiles of the latest Packer stars. Chock full of stats and stories, Green Bay Packers is a book that no Packer fan will want to be without. |
Contents
1903 | |
1905 | |
1909 | |
Green Bays First Glory Years | 1925 |
From the Highest Highs to the Lowest Lows | 1939 |
One Coaching Legend Departs Another Arrives | 1946 |
Lombardi Creates the NFLs Greatest Dynasty | 1960 |
Struggles But a Starr Comes to the Rescue | 1974 |
Former Players Fail to Find Coaching Success | 1980 |
Titletown Rises Again | 1998 |
Mixed Results Mr Rogers and Another Lombardi Trophy | 2005 |
2024 | |
Green Bay Packers Record Book | 2025 |
2031 | |
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