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Names On The Facade
The names gracing the east and west facades, one of the more awe-inspiring features of Lambeau Field's bowl, are often misidentified as the Green Bay "Ring of Fame" or "Ring of Honor."
It's an honest mistake. Most franchises induct former players, coaches and contributors into an exclusive club, usually called a Ring of Honor and containing on average 15-20 individuals. In Green Bay, though, the equivalent to that group is the Packers Hall of Fame, which this summer inducted its 135th and 136th members (Robert Brooks, LeRoy Butler).
Actually, the 21 names at Lambeau Field list the franchise's Pro Football Hall of Famers. The names are in no particular order. In spring 2003, the Packers added James Lofton's name to the far right of the west side, which also displays (left to right) Forrest Gregg, Mike Michalske, Willie Wood, Jim Ringo, Herb Adderley, Clarke Hinkle and Robert (Cal) Hubbard. The East side lists (left to right) Henry Jordan, Tony Canadeo, Don Hutson, E.L. (Curly) Lambeau, Johnny (Blood) McNally, Arnie Herber, Vince Lombardi, Willie Davis, Ray Nitschke, Bart Starr, Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung. In 2006, the team unveiled its 21st legendary name, Reggie White.
And unlike most other stadiums that display names on their facade, most of the Packers' individuals (13) actually played/coached on the field in front of them.
The bowl also lists the years of the Packers' NFL-record 12 world championships and, since 2003, the team's five retired numbers, including the addition of White's 92 in 2005. Plus, in 2006, the Packers honored the catalyst in bringing White to Green Bay, former Executive Vice President & General Manger Ron Wolf, adding the retired executive's name to the northeast corner.
Last Updated: 12/31/07
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