"Fill The Helmet" campaign: Firefighters team up with Green Bay Packers to help kids
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters are teaming up with the Green Bay Packers and the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin to help kids.The partnership is for the "Fill The Helmet" campaign that is going on across the state.Campaign organizers hope to raise more than $1 million by fall to bring child identification kits to every kindergartner through eighth-grader in Wisconsin."Now here's an opportunity to make this world a little bit better place by each and every one of us.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters are teaming up with the Green Bay Packers and the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin to help kids.The partnership is for the "Fill The Helmet" campaign that is going on across the state.Campaign organizers hope to raise more than $1 million by fall to bring child identification kits to every kindergartner through eighth-grader in Wisconsin."Now here's an opportunity to make this world a little bit better place by each and every one of us.
"This is the start of football season:" Packers fans flock to Lambeau for Annual Shareholders Meeting
GREEN BAY -- Thousands of fans headed to Lambeau Field on Tuesday, July 28th -- for what many consider the kickoff to the 2015 season.
GREEN BAY -- Thousands of fans headed to Lambeau Field on Tuesday, July 28th -- for what many consider the kickoff to the 2015 season.
NFL first: Arizona Cardinals name woman to training camp coach position
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have hired Jen Welter to coach inside linebackers through their upcoming training camp and preseason.The Cardinals say Welter is believed to be the first woman to hold a coaching position of any kind in the NFL.
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have hired Jen Welter to coach inside linebackers through their upcoming training camp and preseason.The Cardinals say Welter is believed to be the first woman to hold a coaching position of any kind in the NFL.
Green Bay Packers debut historic third jersey during Annual Meeting of Shareholders
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers debut a new, historic third jersey this season at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders at Lambeau Field.The new jersey is a recreation of the team's uniform from 1937-49, a special time in Packers history in which they won two record 13 NFL championships.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers debut a new, historic third jersey this season at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders at Lambeau Field.The new jersey is a recreation of the team's uniform from 1937-49, a special time in Packers history in which they won two record 13 NFL championships.
Packers open Training Camp on July 30th -- but first, we take a look back at 2014
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are opening Training Camp amid very high expectations on Thursday, July 30th -- but before we can look ahead, we'll take one last look back at 2014.The Packers started the 2014 season in Seattle -- where they would end it.Green Bay's defense left plenty to be desired and Derek Sherrod epitomized the struggles of the offense in a 36-16 loss.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are opening Training Camp amid very high expectations on Thursday, July 30th -- but before we can look ahead, we'll take one last look back at 2014.The Packers started the 2014 season in Seattle -- where they would end it.Green Bay's defense left plenty to be desired and Derek Sherrod epitomized the struggles of the offense in a 36-16 loss.
With Wisconsin Lottery Packers scratch tickets, you could win home game experience at Lambeau!
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Lottery on Monday, July 27th unveiled the details of this year’s Wisconsin Lottery Packers scratch tickets that give fans a chance to experience two 2016 regular season home games at Lambeau Field in style.Three different scratch-off tickets, the $1 "Kickoff Cash" ticket, the $3 "Go Pack Go” ticket and the $5 "Green Bay Packers," ticket are available now throughout the state, with the $5 ticket having a cash prize of up to $45,000.Players who don't win instant cash prizes can still enter the bonus drawing and be entered for the grand prize package, which includes 25 tickets for the winner and his or her friends in a Legends Suite with food, non-alcoholic beverages and two parking passes.To enter the bonus drawing, players can mail $5 worth of non-winning tickets from the three games to the address on the back of the scratch ticket by March 9, 2016.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Lottery on Monday, July 27th unveiled the details of this year’s Wisconsin Lottery Packers scratch tickets that give fans a chance to experience two 2016 regular season home games at Lambeau Field in style.Three different scratch-off tickets, the $1 "Kickoff Cash" ticket, the $3 "Go Pack Go” ticket and the $5 "Green Bay Packers," ticket are available now throughout the state, with the $5 ticket having a cash prize of up to $45,000.Players who don't win instant cash prizes can still enter the bonus drawing and be entered for the grand prize package, which includes 25 tickets for the winner and his or her friends in a Legends Suite with food, non-alcoholic beverages and two parking passes.To enter the bonus drawing, players can mail $5 worth of non-winning tickets from the three games to the address on the back of the scratch ticket by March 9, 2016.
Several thousand to be on hand at Lambeau Field Tuesday for Packers Shareholders Annual Meeting
GREEN BAY -- The Packers are preparing for several thousand Green Bay Packers Shareholders and guests who have requested tickets for the organization’s Annual Meeting, set for Tuesday, July 28th, at 11:00 a.m. at Lambeau Field.The event will be held rain or shine, but with Tuesday’s forecast calling for heat and potential thunderstorms, attendees should prepare accordingly and dress appropriately for the weather.Shareholders are reminded that the parking lots and ticket windows open at 8:00 a.m. and gates to the stadium open at 9:00 a.m. The Atrium is open only to shareholders and ticketed guests until 2:00 p.m., when the facility opens to the general public.
GREEN BAY -- The Packers are preparing for several thousand Green Bay Packers Shareholders and guests who have requested tickets for the organization’s Annual Meeting, set for Tuesday, July 28th, at 11:00 a.m. at Lambeau Field.The event will be held rain or shine, but with Tuesday’s forecast calling for heat and potential thunderstorms, attendees should prepare accordingly and dress appropriately for the weather.Shareholders are reminded that the parking lots and ticket windows open at 8:00 a.m. and gates to the stadium open at 9:00 a.m. The Atrium is open only to shareholders and ticketed guests until 2:00 p.m., when the facility opens to the general public.
Brett Favre and Green Bay Packers sign contract for merchandise sales
GREEN BAY -- Brett Favre gear is big business for the Green Bay Packers.Favre and the team have signed a contract for merchandise sales that gives Favre a percentage of revenue.The NFL will also get a cut cue to the use of the Packers trademark on the merchandise.There are 47 products listed on the team's website bearing Favre's name.Everything from coffee mugs to gold coins are on sale as part of the marketing deal.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
GREEN BAY -- Brett Favre gear is big business for the Green Bay Packers.Favre and the team have signed a contract for merchandise sales that gives Favre a percentage of revenue.The NFL will also get a cut cue to the use of the Packers trademark on the merchandise.There are 47 products listed on the team's website bearing Favre's name.Everything from coffee mugs to gold coins are on sale as part of the marketing deal.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Revenue for Packers 2015 fiscal year tops $375 million, up 16%
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers enjoyed another year of record revenue, with the NFL's only publicly-owned team bolstered in part by the windfall from the league's broadcasting contracts.The Packers said Monday, July 20th that revenue from the 2015 fiscal year topped $375 million, up 16 percent from the previous year.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers enjoyed another year of record revenue, with the NFL's only publicly-owned team bolstered in part by the windfall from the league's broadcasting contracts.The Packers said Monday, July 20th that revenue from the 2015 fiscal year topped $375 million, up 16 percent from the previous year.
Want to work at Lambeau Field? Job fair Tuesday for positions at brand new 1919 Kitchen & Tap
GREEN BAY -- Delaware North Sportservice, the exclusive food and beverage service provider for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, is set to hold a job fair to fill positions at the new 1919 Kitchen & Tap restaurant in the Lambeau Field Atrium.The job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Full-time and part-time positions are available.The restaurant opens to the public on Friday, July 24th.Positions include line cooks, bartenders, servers, runners and bussers.The job fair will be held within the restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the Atrium.
GREEN BAY -- Delaware North Sportservice, the exclusive food and beverage service provider for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, is set to hold a job fair to fill positions at the new 1919 Kitchen & Tap restaurant in the Lambeau Field Atrium.The job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Full-time and part-time positions are available.The restaurant opens to the public on Friday, July 24th.Positions include line cooks, bartenders, servers, runners and bussers.The job fair will be held within the restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the Atrium.
One day after Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Lambeau, Favre in Madison for flag football game
GREEN BAY -- A huge crowd and a huge ovation at Lambeau Field Saturday, July 18th as Brett Favre was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame -- and his #4 jersey was retired.
GREEN BAY -- A huge crowd and a huge ovation at Lambeau Field Saturday, July 18th as Brett Favre was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame -- and his #4 jersey was retired.
Retired Packers, fans beam with pride for legendary Brett Favre; "we waited a long time for this"
WAUKESHA -- With Brett Favre being inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame, many of his old teammates came through town to show their support.It's an exciting day for Packers nation.
WAUKESHA -- With Brett Favre being inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame, many of his old teammates came through town to show their support.It's an exciting day for Packers nation.
"We were waiting for Brett to come home:" Emotional day in Titletown for Favre's Hall of Fame induction
GREEN BAY -- Brett Favre was asking earlier today if he thought he would get emotional during his Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
GREEN BAY -- Brett Favre was asking earlier today if he thought he would get emotional during his Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
4-Ever a Legend: Share your favorite Brett Favre moments as one of the Packers
GREEN BAY -- Packers nation will be honoring Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre on Saturday, July 18th -- when the team retires Favre's number 4 at the Packers Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.
GREEN BAY -- Packers nation will be honoring Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre on Saturday, July 18th -- when the team retires Favre's number 4 at the Packers Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.
Lambeau Field ready for Brett Favre's Hall of Fame Induction ceremony Saturday
GREEN BAY -- Fans attending the viewing of Brett Favre’s Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in the Lambeau Field seating bowl are being reminded of parking and safety tips, as well as the stadium’s carry-in policy and other important information to keep in mind for Saturday’s event.Parking, priced at $4 and benefitting Favre 4 Hope, will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Lambeau Field lots located to the west and southwest of the stadium, off of Ridge Road and True Lane.Gates to the seating areas will open at 5:15 p.m., with the exception of the Miller Lite Gate and American Family Insurance Gate, which will both be closed for the private induction ceremony event.
GREEN BAY -- Fans attending the viewing of Brett Favre’s Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in the Lambeau Field seating bowl are being reminded of parking and safety tips, as well as the stadium’s carry-in policy and other important information to keep in mind for Saturday’s event.Parking, priced at $4 and benefitting Favre 4 Hope, will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Lambeau Field lots located to the west and southwest of the stadium, off of Ridge Road and True Lane.Gates to the seating areas will open at 5:15 p.m., with the exception of the Miller Lite Gate and American Family Insurance Gate, which will both be closed for the private induction ceremony event.
"A whole lot different:" Packers offer preview into new Lambeau restaurant, 1919 Kitchen & Tap
GREEN BAY -- It hasn't opened yet, but the Green Bay Packers offered a sneak peak into the newest attraction at Lambeau Field: 1919 Kitchen & Tap.The restaurant will be replacing Curly's Pub.The Packers say the new spot inside the Lambeau Field Atrium will be completely different.
GREEN BAY -- It hasn't opened yet, but the Green Bay Packers offered a sneak peak into the newest attraction at Lambeau Field: 1919 Kitchen & Tap.The restaurant will be replacing Curly's Pub.The Packers say the new spot inside the Lambeau Field Atrium will be completely different.
Reports: Green Bay Packers to play game at Wembley Stadium in London in 2016
LONDON -- While nothing official has yet been released -- there are reports the Green Bay Packers could play a game in London, at Wembly Stadium in 2016.This would be the first time the Packers have played in London in franchise history.The Florida Times-Union says the Packers would face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
LONDON -- While nothing official has yet been released -- there are reports the Green Bay Packers could play a game in London, at Wembly Stadium in 2016.This would be the first time the Packers have played in London in franchise history.The Florida Times-Union says the Packers would face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Packers TE Andrew Quarless arrested in Florida for firing a gun
MIAMI BEACH, FL — Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless has been arrested for allegedly firing two shots into the air during an argument outside a
MIAMI BEACH, FL — Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless has been arrested for allegedly firing two shots into the air during an argument outside a
NFL: Packers defensive end Datone Jones suspended without pay for one game
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones for violating the NFL "Policy and Program for Substance Abuse."Jones has been suspended without pay for the first game of the 2015 regular season.The Packers face the Chicago Bears at Chicago on September 13th.Jones will be eligible to return to the Packers' active roster on September 14th.He is eligible to participate in all off-season and pre-season practices and games.
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones for violating the NFL "Policy and Program for Substance Abuse."Jones has been suspended without pay for the first game of the 2015 regular season.The Packers face the Chicago Bears at Chicago on September 13th.Jones will be eligible to return to the Packers' active roster on September 14th.He is eligible to participate in all off-season and pre-season practices and games.
Off-season agenda: Big focus for Green Bay Packers is on raising players' football IQ
GREEN BAY -- When the Green Bay Packers kick off the upcoming NFL season on September 13th in Chicago, Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy hopes they will be bigger, faster and most importantly, smarter.NFL teams have their off-season agendas.
GREEN BAY -- When the Green Bay Packers kick off the upcoming NFL season on September 13th in Chicago, Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy hopes they will be bigger, faster and most importantly, smarter.NFL teams have their off-season agendas.