On this date in 1994, the Packers played their last game in Milwaukee,beating Atlanta 21-17.
On this date in 1969, Vince Lombardi coached his last NFL game.
Bart Starr was announced as the new Packers Head Coach, replacing Dan Devine who left for Notre Dame.
....and the scarf.
Just sayn'.
Ten years ago today, Ahman Green rushed for a Packers single-game record 218 yards. His performance included a 98-yard touchdown run.
We could use Ken Ellis tomorrow...what a great corner
Originally Posted by Hungry5:
Ten years ago today, Ahman Green rushed for a Packers single-game record 218 yards.
Let's hope that #27 has a chance to break this on Sunday.....
Stat for 1/7: In 1942, Don Hutson had 17 TD receptions. That was an NFL record for 42 years, until 1984. Hutson did it in just 11 games.
Happy Birthday Bart!
Also this picture was the birth of Shermy's first shovel pass chub...
46 years ago today... this was won:
after this happened: 
And, 47 years ago today, Super Bowl I
Taylor
McGee
Anderson
Starr
Super Bowl I pics courtesy of Jeff Ash
Robinson
Look at all the empty seats! Today they're all filled by suits...
There really was no middle ground with him, was there?
A couple infamous On-This-Date's...
2002: Favre's 6-INT day vs #Rams.
Just 3 years ago today... the Raji-dance.
Plus it's ol' bag of doughnut's birthday as well. Happy 50th!
Sorry, it has to be said: Raji's drop into coverage was probably the last time it happened. We haven't seen anything that innovative lately. It helped make use of his "good feet" and his quickness.
And may Frankie eat 50 doughnuts today... 
No, you really don't have to say it. There's bitching about Capers in about 90 percent of these threads. How about we leave just a few of them alone? This one is dedicated to Packer memories, not Packer angst.
That Raji play was sublime - one of the best.
[entering a bar for happy hour]
Michael Scott: Ohh, wow. I cannot believe this is happening. It's everything I dreamed. Ohh my God! [laughing]
Jim Halpert: Easy.
Michael Scott: It's not a birthday, it's not a good-bye party--
Jim Halpert: Oh hey, Pam and I are gonna go play pool with one of her friends. And we need a fourth.
Michael Scott: Sucks to be youu!
Jim Halpert: [pause] Would you like to be our fourth.
Michael Scott: That would be sublime.
That Raji play was one of my favorite plays ever.
The TD dance was one of my favorite plays ever, as were the "Do the Raji" videos done by numerous people/organizations.
43 years ago today, 1/28/71: Packers traded up to get John Brockington, sending QB Don Horn and No. 12 pick to Broncos for No. 9 pick.
Didn't we used to have a poster calling himself Don Horn?
That was actually Don Horn
Don Hutson, born on this day 101 years ago. Here, he's playing against the Chicago Cardinals at old City Stadium on Nov. 1, 1942. The Packers won 55-24 that day. Hutson died in 1997.
Other Packers birthdays: Andy Mulumba is 24, Doug Pederson is 46, Blaise Winter is 52, and Randy Scott is 55.
On this date in Viking history. They Sucked.
Would make a great 365 day desk calendar.
Would make a great 365 day desk calendar.
Originally Posted by ChilliJon:
On this date in Viking history. They Sucked.
Would make a great 365 day desk calendar.
Would make a great 365 day desk calendar.
DUDE !
You could make some serious coin selling these to Packer fans who would then give them as gifts to their purple friends.
Not kidding. You could retire on that one and with 32 fan bases all hating on some crappy rival, its a slam dunk business opportunity.
Thanks Chilli, great idea.
OTD in 1959, Vince Lombardi arrived in GB & said "I want it understood that I am in complete command here." He got GM powers within 2 days.
From the not necessarily on this date category, Packers SB memories:
Courtesy of Packerpedia
The ring for Super Bowl I was partially designed by Packers starting LT Bob Skoronski, who was a Jostens sales rep in the offseason.
Mike Holmgren after Super Bowl XXXI: “This trophy...this is it. It was named after Vince Lombardi. You play in Green Bay... As important as it is to any other team and any other player, it means more to US!"
DE Willie Davis had two sacks in Super Bowl I, and then three more in Super Bowl II. (Before they were an official stat.)
Fitting to recall this on 2/2: Elijah Pitts, wearing #22 for the Packers, scored 2 TD's in Super Bowl I.
After only catching 4 passes all season, Max McGee was pressed into duty during Super Bowl I and caught 7 passes for 138 yards and 2 TDs.
Audio recording of Vince Lombardi's pregame speech before Super Bowl II.
When looking back on SB XXXI it's easy to remember Favre to Freeman and Rison, and Desmond Howard. But the defense had 4 INT's and 5 sacks.
"...just hit, just run, just block and just tackle..." Vince kept it simple, didn't he? Yet, it's still the formula for success.
Not necessarily on this date, but way cool.
