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The NFL Draft will return to Wisconsin after 85 years

The 1940 draft was held in a hotel ballroom in Milwaukee

All-time great Don Hutson earned the laurels

Packers teammate Cecil Isbell was paid more

Were the Packers ever named the 'Blues' or 'Big Bay Blues'?

Think of the name more like the "Bronx Bombers"

Fan request: Please add Emlen Tunnell's name to Lambeau Field façade

Even if Packers don't, Tunnell's story is one of the most compelling in team history and should be kept alive

Former Packers halfback Don McIlhenny dies at 88

Part of blockbuster Tobin Rote deal

Tom Moore: A forgotten name but a talented draft pick

Vince Lombardi and Jack Vainisi's only No. 1 pick

Part II: Vince Lombardi's 10 greatest players

Lombardi said Paul Hornung was his greatest; Who's to argue?

10 greatest players of the Curly Lambeau era

Verne Lewellen beats out Clarke Hinkle and Don Hutson

John Brockington's hard-hitting style endeared him to Packers

Three-time Pro Bowl fullback died at 74 on Friday

Readers ask: What were the Packers thinking?

A GM cut from the cloth of Ron Wolf, Ted Thompson, and Brian Gutekunst would have helped

Al Harris never backed down from a challenge

Man-to-man coverage master took on opponents' top targets on his terms

Bud Jorgensen: Curly Lambeau of NFL trainers

Was Bud Grant Wisconsin's best-ever prep athlete?

Sue Wallen: Mother of the Packers

In honor of Women's History Month

Former Packers back Eddie Kotal deserves Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration

But as an LA Rams scout, not for his Packers ties or Wisconsin roots

Snubs have continued for Vince Lombardi's Black players

Is the bogus Forrest Gregg quote the reason?

Why do the Chiefs have a check from Vince Lombardi on display?

The story behind a 1962 payoff to the Dallas Texans

Yes, Packers had dalliance with Joe Gibbs

It cooled overnight after tampering charge was threatened

'Prototypical left tackle' was best description of Chad Clifton

Technical master in pass protection overcame devastating injury, selected to two Pro Bowls

Frank Winters' career changed in Green Bay

Smart, tenacious center carried a certain reputation in league circles

Marco Rivera was classic example of self-made player

Went from humble beginning to three-time Pro Bowler

Former Packers star and stadium PA announcer, Gary Knafelc, dies at 90

He caught several memorable game-winning TD passes

As Packers' offense evolved, so did Dorsey Levens' career

Originally a fullback, he became an all-around producer from the backfield

Former Packers halfback Elijah Pitts elected to Black College Football Hall of Fame

Drafted by Green Bay in 13th round in 1961 from Philander Smith College

William Henderson was 'the ultimate pro' at fullback

Three Packers RBs combined for nine 1,000-yard seasons with him as lead blocker

Why have the Bears played 34 more NFL games than the Packers?

In short, scheduling in the early '20s; other reasons include Packers not having money to finish '27 season

Former Packers QB John Hadl dies at 82

Was acquired by Green Bay for huge package of draft picks in 1974 trade

LeRoy Butler was true trailblazer on defense

Packers safety redefined the position in the 1990s

Football smarts produced countless highlights for Antonio Freeman

Two of them rank among the most memorable pass receptions in Packers history

Former Packers DT Ron Gassert dead at 82

Fourth-round draft pick played on Green Bay's '62 title team as a rookie

Former Packers assistant coach, scout Burt Gustafson dies at 96

Worked for 18½ years under four Green Bay head coaches

Draft sleeper Donald Driver had all the intangibles

Franchise's all-time leading receiver was Packers' last pick in last round in '99

Former Packers DB Bill Whitaker dead at 63

Green Bay's seventh-round draft pick in 1981 played in 25 games over two seasons

Former Packers tight end Tyrone Davis dead at 50

Played in 69 games from 1997-2002

Thumbs up to Bill Belichick for his Clarke Hinkle pitch

With a history lesson on Curly Lambeau's Notre Dame Box

Gilbert Brown became human blockade on Packers' championship front

Massive man was irreplaceable on stellar 1996 defensive line

Story about Packers nickname gets 'Pants on Fire' grade

The Green Bay Press-Gazette coined the name

George Calhoun's Press-Gazette All-Pro teams unmatched

Is he still a worthy contributor candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Brooks shined in short but stellar stint as Packers' top receiver

After record-setting '95 season, injuries interrupted his career and forced early retirement

Stenerud brought stability to shaky kicker position

Packers struggled for years to find anyone reliable before Hall of Famer stepped in

Ruettgers took back seat to no one

Solid left tackle played part in Packers' return to prominence

Unlikely career path didn't matter with Murphy

Underrated safety played 12 years for Packers

Recognition was long time in coming for Mark Lee

Standout but unsung cornerback played 11 seasons for Packers

A model of consistency, Holland proved ahead of his time at inside LB

Neck injury ended impressive career at age 29 after just seven seasons

'The Rock' epitomized the toughness of linemen

McCarren anchored Packers up front for a decade

Former Packers LB Clayton Weishuhn dies at 62

Waiver claim played in nine games for Green Bay in 1987

Marcol made waves as early soccer-style kicker

First of his kind for Packers took league by storm in '72

Lofton evoked memories of Hutson with his dominance

He stacks up against the all-time greats, past and present

Greg Koch earned respect without the accolades

Strong offensive lineman was "born to drive block"

Ezra Johnson helped usher in a new wave of NFL pass rushers

Undersized rusher was Packers' only Pro Bowl defensive end between Willie Davis and Reggie White

Ken Ellis had knack for making big plays at right times

Defensive back and return man starred for early '70s Packers

Undersized 'Mad Dog' Douglass never short on tenacity

Playmaking linebacker had athleticism to spare

A picture-perfect passer, Lynn Dickey had all the skills

Health issues still allow pondering of what might've been

Paul Coffman was a self-made success

Former undrafted free agent made three Pro Bowl appearances with the Packers

Willie Buchanon was 'the cornerstone of all corners'

Injuries altered what might've been a truly singular career for Packers' 1972 first-round pick

'Nobody wanted to tackle' John Brockington

Packers fullback made NFL history in his first three seasons

Former Packers DL Ross Browner dies at 67

Free agent played 11 games for Green Bay in 1987

Oldest living former Packers player, Fred Cone, dies at 95

Member of team's Hall of Fame and fan favorite played fullback and kicker in Green Bay from 1951-57

Sneak preview: Biggest game of decade produced franchise's 13th NFL title

A quick glance at highlights from the final chapter of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: The football equivalent of winning a multimillion-dollar jackpot

A quick glance at some Chapter 10 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: Escaping the inertia and stagnation

A quick glance at some Chapter 9 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: Packers no-show for Barry Sanders' workout, despite special invitation

A quick glance at some Chapter 8 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: The proof of how far the Packers had fallen

A quick glance at some Chapter 7 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: No better depiction of loyalty and passion

A quick glance at some Chapter 6 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: Lambeau Field neighborhood very different back then

A quick glance at some Chapter 5 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: From mismarked photos to overlooked players, accomplishments and allies

A quick glance at some Chapter 4 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: Myths and misinformation aplenty regarding franchise's first decade

A quick glance at some Chapter 2 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

Sneak preview: 'The Greatest Story in Sports' gets underway

A quick glance at some Chapter 1 highlights of the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers

More than 15 former Packers became board members

What Packers from Super Bowls I & II are still living?

Great expectations: Donny Anderson & Mike McCoy

Yes, a Bart Starr-for-Don Meredith deal was in the works

Playing the what-if game with Vince Lombardi's drafts

Hall of Famer Buck Buchanan, MVP Daryle Lamonica and a slew of other AFL standouts could have been Packers

Had Vince Lombardi stayed, history might have been rewritten

Jack Vainisi was a pioneer in scouting

How good were the secondaries of the 1970s and '80s Packers?

Stories abound about team's first camp in Rhinelander and the 1920 Packers

The Astor Hotel: Frat house to Curly Lambeau's Packers

Jim Miller, son and nephew of the managers, tells stories from behind the scenes

A look at Vince Lombardi's GM decisions and messy exit

Plus, more meaty questions about the 1960s Packers

The sad state of "drumbeat journalism"

Packers are well-stocked thanks to Thompson and Gutekunst

Jerry Burns, former defensive assistant under Vince Lombardi, dies at 94

He went on to become head coach of the Vikings in the 1980s

Why not pay heed to 1918 as the start of the Packers?

It's a notion fostered by "cherry-picker" researchers

Where did Jim Taylor stand with Vince Lombardi?

Who was the last center drafted in the first round by the Packers?

'Red' Mack, special-teamer on Super Bowl I title team, dies at 83

Oconto, Wis., native played just one season for Packers

Dan Devine's debuts were a double disaster

A 2-0 loss in the preseason; a broken leg in the regular season