It seemed to me that the laughter, crossing 2,000 miles and bubbling up over 52 years, is one of the best indications of Vince Lombardi’s success as both a Super Bowl and civil rights champion. After seeing a photo of herself and Ruth Pitts as part of the “Delay of Game” exhibit at the Neville [...]
My father left big shoes to fill when he died on January 29, 1993. Like the man, his shoes are sturdy, humble and reliable. In their hey day, the NFL issue cleats left their mark on hallowed ground like Wrigley Field, Shea Stadium, the Miami Orange Bowl,and Lambeau Field. Despite this, they remain unadorned by [...]
A tiny, battered yellow jersey launched our family's proud affiliation with the number 77 Packer jersey, officially worn by my dad from 1961 through 1968. Today we all own replica Ron Kostelnik jerseys. My family's history with the number 77 Packer jersey traces some of the coolest stories we have to tell. The little cotton [...]