On Christmas Eve, 2005, our son Bryan flew in from his home in Virginia, excited to watch the Packers and Bears game with us on TV the next day. We had a family dinner at his aunt's place and then, although he was tired, we went home to open gifts. We saved the boys' stockings for last. Bryan thought it was cute when he found a ticket for the Packers game at the bottom of his stocking, and was sure it was a fake "souvenir" I had made for him...
My sister Holly and I were both born in Wisconsin. We moved away when we were very young but needless to say our Packers Pride stuck with us our entire lives! Holly is my only sibling and my best friend, and is getting married in June 2012. She had never been to Lambeau before and I wanted to do something really special to celebrate this milestone in her life, so what better way than a sister trip to Lambeau? ...
Gingerbread Lambeau Field, built by Mrs. LaDuke's fourth-grade class at Kohler Elementary School in Kohler, Wisconsin, won the top prize at the annual Gingerbread Festival at the Waelderhaus.
At age 13, I unexpectedly lost my arm due to an infection. My orthopedic doctor was a Packers doctor, so while waiting to see my doctor I got to meet many of the Packers (Bart, Willie D, Nitschke) and their families. Needless to say my interest in football sparked and has never lessened in the past 50 years. I have moved to New Mexico in the past 20 years and my infectious enthusiasm for the Packers has converted many people to "Packercism"! I am so proud to be a Packer fan (whether they win or lose).
I've always been a Packers fan, but being in the military presents some interesting challenges when trying to catch the games. In 2010, our ship deployed to the Middle East; I lost a lot of sleep on Sunday nights watching the games at 0300, but it was worth it to see the Green Bay Packers bring the trophy home
Vince Lombardi purchased shares in a company called Public Facilities, who had hired my company IRES, Inc. to build senior housing in Shawano, WI. My wife and I picked up Mr. Lombardi at the airport and stopped for coffee at a small restaurant as we were early for the ground breaking event...
Cassi had purchased tickets to witness the best professional football team play at "The Best Place On Earth" on November 14, 2011 as a present to her cheese-loving boyfriend Nick. After arrival at the game, the twosome made all the tourist stops including the famous Vince Lombardi statue. Nick started to sweat profusely as they walked towards the statue, requesting Cassi take her place for her picture...
I was born in Wisconsin so naturally I am a Green Bay fan. My kids of course are all fans as well. This year my son made a bet with his principal about the Bears game. Green Bay won so the principal had to wear green and gold for a day. Now my son has a shirt with a picture of the principal in a #12 jersey that he will be wearing to school. Go Green Bay.
This is a picture of me and my 8-week-old colt we named Lambeau's Legend (Lambeau for short). He was born at half time of Game 6 and I needed to get updates on the game via text message in the barn! There needs to be more Packers merchandise for horses! (I made do).
My grandfather (Frank Izzo) and Vince Lombardi's mother were brother and sister. Growing up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, as a cousin to Vince, was a privilege. Our entire family were Packers fans. Growing up as a relative to Vince Lombardi has been a lifelong inspiration. I'm proud to be an owner.
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