Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
While intriguing, the Packers’ decision to move wide receiver Bo Melton to cornerback this season is certainly not unprecedented. In fact, at least four NFL Hall of Famers who earned their Hall of Fame enshrinement on defense came to the Packers as offensive players. Herb Adderley, Willie Davis, Willie Wood and Dave Robinson made their [...]
You could fill a library with books about legendary Packer Coach Vince Lombardi and wallpaper a stadium with his quotes. So ubiquitous are the images of him stalking the sidelines in his trench coat and fedora that children whose parents weren't even born during the Lombardi Years still dress like him for Halloween. Coach Lombardi [...]
In marked contrast to all the hoopla surrounding the modern NFL draft, Herb Adderley signed his first NFL contract on the hood of a car in an unfamiliar parking lot. The Packers' No. 1 pick in the 1961 draft, Adderley, then 21-years old, negotiated his contract alone. Though the draft took place in Philadelphia, Adderley's [...]
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 [...]
I had a little flashback Sunday afternoon, watching my beloved Packers, led by their third quarterback in three games, stumble to their third straight loss. It was a totally '80s weekend. Remember the '80s? I do. I used to hop a bus with my friends at Marquette University and ride out to County Stadium to [...]