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Packers Hall of Fame to induct Ted Thompson

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Ted Thompson (right)

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. announced today that it will induct former Packers executive vice president, general manager and director of football operations Ted Thompson at the 49th Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.  The banquet will be held in the Lambeau Field Atrium Saturday, May 4, 2019.

“I think it’s one of those things that’s too big to think about, really, for one person.  You just don’t think in those large of terms.  I had trouble believing it was true,” Thompson said on being selected for induction.  “You think about all the great players that have come through here and done great things, and you’re not one of those people.  These are great idols, and I’m just a scout. But anyway, I was very fired up about it though.  I mean it surprised me, but I was very, very excited.

“I’m proud of this team.  I’m proud of the contributions we made, and it’s a big thing in my opinion…It’s a neat thing to be part of the Green Bay Packers, to be a little part of what made this a great place.”

The banquet, which had previously taken place in July for many years, now will be held annually in May to better accommodate the football and summer schedules.

Packers Hall of Fame to honor a pair of Packers later this month

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Davante Adams

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame announced that Davante Adams will be honored with the Hall’s Most Valuable Player award and running back Jamaal Williams will be honored with the Rookie of the Year award at the 48th Packers Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.

Adams had a team leading 74 receptions for a team-high 885 yards and 10 touchdowns, and was selected to his first career Pro Bowl as an injury replacement.  In his fourth year as a pro, Adams was tied for No. 2 in the NFL in TD receptions, and he has 22 receiving TD’s since 2016.

Williams was selected by the Packers with the second of two fourth-round choices in the 2017 NFL Draft, becoming the first BYU running back picked by Green Bay in team history.  He played in all 16 games with seven starts, seeing time on offense and special teams.  He rushed for a team-high 556 yards over the course of the season, the fourth most by a Green Bay rookie in team history.

Former players Ryan Longwell and Mark Tauscher will become the newest members of the Hall at the banquet, to be held July 21st in the Lambeau Field Atrium.

 

Tauscher & Longwell to be inducted into Packers Hall of Fame

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Former tackle Mark Tauscher and kicker Ryan Longwell will be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

Tauscher played in 134 games (132 starts) during an 11-year career (2000-10).  A seventh-round draft pick out of Wisconsin in 2000, he became the Packers’ starter at right tackle in the second game of his rookie season.  He was part of an offensive line that helped the Packers set team records for rushing (2,558 yards) and average yards per carry (5.0) in 2003, and also for fewest sacks allowed (14) in 2004.

Longwell, with 1,054 career points as a Packer, was the team’s all-time leading scorer until Mason Crosby passed him in 2015.  He led the team in scoring for nine straight seasons (1997-2005) and finished his career with 226 field goals and 376 extra points.

Longwell also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks before retiring as a Packer in 2013.  He finished his career with 1,687 total points.

Tauscher and Longwell will be inducted at the 48th Hall of Fame induction banquet July 21, 2018 in the Lambeau Field Atrium.

 

Packers Hall of Fame to Induct Driver and Lee

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Donald Driver

Donald Driver

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. announced Tuesday that it will induct former Packers players Donald Driver and Mark Lee at the 47th Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, to be held Saturday, July 22.

Driver was selected in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft, played in 205 games during his 14-year Packers career, the second-most in franchise history behind only quarterback Brett Favre.  He is the Packers all-time leader in receptions with 743, and receiving yards with 10,137.  Driver also scored 62 career touchdowns, tied for fifth-most in team history.

The four-time Pro Bowler helped the Packers win Super Bowl XLV in 2010.

Lee, who played 11 seasons in Green Bay (1980-90), had 31 career pass interceptions during his career, [Read more…]

Packers HOF announces 2016 Hall of Fame Class

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Chad Clifton

Chad Clifton

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. unveiled the 2016 Hall of Fame class on Friday.  The class includes former players Chad Clifton and Nick Collins along with former broadcaster, the late Russ Winnie.

Clifton was a second round pick by the Packers in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Tennessee.  He appeared in 165 games with 160 starts during his 12 year career, ranking second in franchise history for most games played by an offensive tackle behind only Forrest Gregg (187 games).

In 2004, Clifton helped limit the opposition to a franchise-low 14 sacks, as the Packers did not allow a sack in eight games, another single-season club record.  Clifton was selected to the Pro Bowl twice during his career.  He played on eight playoff teams in Green Bay, highlighted by the 2010 squad that won Super Bowl XLV. [Read more…]

New Packers Hall of Fame opens today

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One of the many new displays at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

One of the many new displays at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame has been closed since November 2013 to make way for the construction of the new Packers Pro Shop and 1919 Kitchen and Tap.

Now the new Packers Hall of Fame is opening today at Lambeau Field.  The Packers are holding a ribbon cutting this morning at 8:30 a.m., with the Hall opening to the public at 9 a.m.

The new Hall of Fame will use the latest technology, enhanced interactive displays along with numerous artifacts to both educate and inspire visitors about the rich history of the Packers.

 

Fans can view Favre’s Hall of Fame Induction inside Lambeau Field

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Brett Favre

Brett Favre

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. and the Green Bay Packers announced today that fans who don’t have tickets inside the Lambeau Field Atrium for this summers Hall of Fame induction ceremony, can purchase tickets to watch the event inside Lambeau Field.

Fans will be able to watch the ceremony live on the TundraVision video boards.  Favre will also make an appearance in the bowl to address the crowd.

Tickets will be available at $4 each with net proceeds going to Favre 4 Hope.  tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 12, 2015 and be available through Ticketmaster in person, over the phone or via the Internet.  A limit of eight per order will be established.

The induction ceremony will also be carried live by the Packers TV Network and NFL Network as well as streamed live on packers.com.

The 45th Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Saturday, July 18 and is sold out.

Packers add two to Hall of Fame

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Ahman Green & Ken Ruettgers / Photo Courtesy of WLUK-Fox 11

Ahman Green & Ken Ruettgers / Photo Courtesy of WLUK-Fox 11

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame added two new members over the weekend.

Former running back Ahman Green and offensive tackle Ken Ruettgers are the two latest former Packer greats to be added to the Packers Hall of Fame.

Green remains the team’s all-time leading rusher, accumulating 8,322 yards during his career.  He holds a number of franchise records.

Ruettgers was a first-round draft pick in 1985 (7th overall) and anchored the left tackle position for a decade.  He started 140 games during his career and retired during the Packers 1996 Super Bowl season.

First year running back Eddie Lacy was given the organizations Rookie of the Year award, while wide receiver Jordy Nelson accepted the MVP award.

Former Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman was honored for his catch in the 2002 Monday Night Football game against the Vikings that he made on his back.  He was give the Memorable Moments in Packers history award.

Herman Reckleberg was honored with the Bart and Cherry Starr award.

 

2013 Packers Hall of Fame Class announced

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Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila

Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. will induct former Packers players Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (pronounce) and Chris Jacke,  and contributor Emil Fischer at the 43rd Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on July 20th at the Lambeau Field Atrium.

Gbaja-Biamila was a fifth-round draft pick out of San Diego State in 2000 and is the club’s all-time leader in sacks with 74 1/2.  The defensive end led the team in sacks five times, including four straight seasons with 10 or more (2001-04) which is a club record.

Gbaja-Biamila performed well in big games, including 16 1/2 sacks in 18 Monday Night Football contests, and a four-sack outing at Chicago in 2005.  He played in 132 career games, with 78 starts, from 2000-08 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2003. [Read more…]