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Plane Pioneers
The Packers in 1940 became the first NFL team to fly to a road game. Fearing an air disaster would wipe out the entire team, the NFL forced the Packers to split the squad, and fly on two DC-3's.
In those days, many fans turned out to see the humongous plane, more than the team. Players also took out life insurance policies. Al Carmichael and Howie Ferguson, for instance, each took out $50,000 policies, making each other the beneficiary. Players dined on food such as overtone cocktail grilled sirloin.
Last Updated: 12/31/07
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