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Salute to the Green Bay Packers LbNA #48969

Owner:Wisconsin Hiker
Plant date:Jun 20, 2009
Location:
City:Green Bay
County:Brown
State:Wisconsin
Boxes:1
Found by: TJ_Mich
Last found:Jul 3, 2020
Status:FFFFFF
Last edited:May 15, 2016
Last checked/found: 20-JUN-09

This letterbox was created by Safari Man of Ohio for the WI Letterboxing 10th Anniversary Gathering held in OCT 2008. It is now planted in a permanent location.

Location: UWGB muterobrA

Time: ~45-60 minutes depending on trail conditions & your hiking speed.

Terrain: Fairly level trail through prairie & woodlands


CLUES:

The Green Bay Packers were founded on August 11, 1919 by former high-school football rivals Earl "Curly" Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun. Today "Green Bay Packers" is the oldest team-name still in use in the NFL. The Packers have 12 league championships, the most in the NFL, and three Super Bowl victories in 1967, 1968 and 1997. The Packers are currently the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team in the United States.

To find the stamp that honors the team and some of its famous members, you’ll need to start at the kiosk near the intersection of East Circle and Walter Way. I believe you can park at the kiosk, or if you are there during the evening or weekend hours, you can park in the lot across the street.

As you’re walking, you can learn a little about some of the stars. No need to rush down the trail as you read about the start of the team:

Earl "Curly" Lambeau - formed the Packers in 1919 while working as a shipping clerk at the Indian Packing Company. The Packers initially played teams from Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula; however, the success of the team quickly led to its joining of the National Football League in 1921. Lambeau coached the Packers as an NFL team from 1921 to 1949. As head coach, he led the Packers to six NFL championships.

At a “T” the coin toss says “right” to meet the famous coach:

Vince Lombardi - head coach from 1959-67, winning five league championships and the first two Super Bowl games. Lombardi is legendary for his coaching philosophy and motivational skills. Many of Lombardi's speeches continue to be quoted frequently today, and he is well known as being unequivocally committed to winning. One of his most famous maxims is "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing,"

The referee points to the right at a “Y” so you can meet:

Paul Hornung – on the team from 1957-66, one of the most versatile players in the history of the game, he was Halfback, Quarterback, and Place Kicker. One of only 5 players to win both the Heisman Trophy and the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award.

Hike to the left on a turf spur into the P.S. Tract backfield and learn about another player from the same era:

Jim Taylor – a fullback with the team from 1958-1966. He holds many Packers' records, including career rushing yards, touchdowns, single-season touchdowns. Taylor & Hornung were affectionately known as "Thunder & Lightning" by Packer fans of the early 1960s.

If you’re hoping for a touchdown, loop around until you reach another woodchip trail on the left and meet another star:

Bart Starr - quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1956-1971 and the Most Valuable Player of the first two Super Bowls. After his playing career, Starr was the head coach of the Packers for nine seasons, 1975–1983. The team retired his number 15.

Don’t fumble now! Take the woodchip trail and perhaps cross a small stream while reading about another winner of the first two Super Bowls:

Ray Nitschke - played fifteen seasons, from 1958-72, a popular linebacker and the anchor of a disciplined defense that helped win five NFL titles and the first two Super Bowls. The team retired his number 66.

The playbook says pass to the left at the next opportunity. Watch out for:

Forrest Gregg – as an offensive tackle, he was a key player on the Packers dynasty that won five NFL championships and two Super Bowls in the 1960s. He was later head coach from 1984–1987.

You’re nearing the end zone as you approach the shrine and this is a good time to meet the "the Minister of Defense":

Reggie White – defensive end who played for six seasons, 1993-1998. White notched up 68 sacks, to become the Packers' all-time leader in that category until the record was broken in 2007. White was also valued for his role as a team leader and participated in a victory in Super Bowl XXXI. The team retired his number 92.

If you’re interested in taking possession, cross a bridge and make the acquaintance of the now infamous:

Brett Favre - played 16 seasons in Green Bay, 1992–2007, becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He won three consecutive AP MVP awards, led the team to numerous championships, including the Super Bowl in 1997. He holds a number of NFL records including: most career touchdown passes.

At the fork, head left for 10 steps to a tree on the left. Time out! The Pack is huddled beneath a rock behind the tree. Hopefully you’ll find them to increase your winning percentage. Please rehide them well to avoid possible interference and an interception by muggles. That would be unsportsmanlike conduct indeed.

If you’re so inclined you can visit the interesting shrine to say a prayer for the team, then return to the bridge and continue around the loop by going left. Now we’re into overtime….take a right at a “T” and a right again at the next “T”, Follow this pattern again – right & right. Cross a bridge at a pond, and then to avoid any penalties always stay to the left to return to your vehicle.

We'd really appreciate an email to let us know how the team is doing if you look for the box. Thanks!


Hike length: 1-2 miles