Inbox: It still gives me goosebumps

6. Excluding the Packers' six retired numbers and Aaron Rodgers, name a jersey number you always associate with a former Green Bay player?

Ben from Mcfarland, WI

I've always associated No. 89 with Dave Robinson; the 1960s and my ages 11 to 18 coincided and he was awesome. Five years ago, my (middle-aged) son was in a mall and texted me that an ex-Packer was in the mall he was at, and did I want an autograph – some guy named Dave Robinson. YES PLEASE! Dave was just packing up to go but stopped and signed a picture and posed with my son for another. His hit on Meredith that caused the Brown INT on fourth down to win the NFL champ in 1966 is still a fav.

Jim from Birmingham, AL

The number that provides me with the fondest memories is 43. Back in the late 60s and early 70s, there used to be a TV program called "Packerama" hosted by Bart Starr and Doug Hart, who happened to wear No. 43. One year they had a promotion to get a Packers jersey, that I wanted very badly. One day, I found the No. 43 jersey laid out on my bed by my mom and dad. Suffice to say, it made my year!

Dale from Fenton, MI

No. 84 is always Carroll Dale for me because, well, look at my name. He provided the gateway saving me from a lifetime of Lions fandom.

Subhadeep from Middletown, CT

No. 30 because of KuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhN!

Carl from Sheboygan, WI

When I see No. 13, I always think of Chester Marcol. And the play I think of is when he returned a blocked field goal for a TD against the Bears. Classic, low-scoring, tough, defensive Packer/Bear game.

Scott from Noblesville, IN

As I opened my very first package of NFL cards, in the mid-1960s, I was sadly disappointed only one of my beloved Packers was included inside. It was Forrest Gregg. He'll always be my favorite No. 75, not only in football but in any "memory" device for passwords, phone numbers, etc. Sadly, the card and literally hundreds of others were thrown out by my mother when she cleaned and cleared out my bedroom during my freshman year of college. I'll never know the value of what she thought was worthless.

Clint from New Berlin, WI

The non-retired number I associate with a specific player is "87." While some older fans may think of Willie Davis and younger fans may think of Jordy Nelson – both deserving in their own right – I will always associate it with Robert Brooks. He was my favorite player as a child, and I still have his jersey (which I have since passed down to my kids). Honorable mention to "33" and William Henderson, though Aaron Jones has forced his way into that conversation in my mind.

Jim from LaPlata, MD

The No. 44 was always a favorite of mine. Bobby Dillon wore that number when he played safety for the Packers. He holds the Packers' career record for the most INTs and did it while being blind in one eye, a most remarkable feat. Deservedly enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Craig from Cortland, NY

No. 64, Jerry Kramer. He is in most pictures of the fabled Packers sweep. I read and re-read "Instant Replay." His square-toed shoe filling in for Hornung as placekicker and Ice Bowl block on Starr's QB sneak. I love hearing interviews with him from his playing days up until the present. The way he looked at Lombardi while carrying him off after Super Bowl II, the picture of which was on the cover of Sports Illustrated (and which I still have, despite reading and re-reading as a kid).

Dave from Danville, KY

No. 31 Jim Taylor. As a kid, I had multiple shirts with 31 in Magic Marker on them.

Kenny from Wild Rose, WI

The number I most associate a former Packers player would be former wideout No. 22 Jon Staggers from the early '70s, and was happy to see our newest No. 1 draft choice Matthew Golden select it, bringing it back to the offensive side of the ball.

Mike from Lisle, IL

The most resilient memories are etched during our formative years, even if those years featured more mediocrity than acclaim. For that vague reason, I will forever associate No. 22 with Jon Staggers.

Brian from Fox Lake, WI

Two No. 97s, Tim Harris and Johnny Jolly were fun to watch.

David from Hilliard, OH

The Packers jersey number I always associate with a player is No. 23. Anyone who witnessed the 1967 season will never forget Travis Williams! From four kickoff returns for touchdowns to being carried off the field in Milwaukee he had a magical season.

Hansen from Waukesha, WI

When I see the No. 5, I immediately think of "The Golden Boy" Paul Hornung. I think his number should be retired for his contributions to the team during the Lombardi years.

Joshua from Houston, TX

Antonio Freeman will always be "86," Donald Driver will always be "80." Jordy will always be "87," but Romeo Doubs seems like he has a good shot to change that. Nick Collins is "36." Gilbert Brown and William Henderson are "93" and "33," respectively, but the jerseys and players wearing them have to be huge.

George from North Mankato, MN

John Jurkovic, No. 64. Got his jersey just before he was traded and wore it until the name was worn off and the numbers were faded. Loved his style of play and while the letters were visible it was a fantastic conversation-starter.

David from Minneapolis, MN

I'll always associate No. 88 with you know who, but if I said anymore, I'd be breaking the first rule of II.

7. For those who attended, what was your favorite part of the NFL Draft in Green Bay?

Jennifer from Middleton, WI

My favorite memory of the draft is simply the "sea of green and gold". I expected a lot of Packer fans. But we had to be about 90% that first night. As I looked out, I wondered how many of us were Wisconsinites and how many travelled from other states and countries. To see us all come together was powerful.

Ben from Luxemburg, WI

I worked all three days of the draft, so I saw it in a different perspective than most. But my favorite part of the draft was seeing EVERYONE come together and enjoy themselves. It didn't matter age, where you were from or how far you traveled, level of inebriation or tiredness, preferred team you respectively root for, or other demographics, people united as one to make it a memorable experience for all. Kudos to the city and the Packers organization for such a safe and successful event!

Sean from Palatine, IL

How could it be anything other than Mark Murphy's announcement of Matthew Golden? The excitement was already there, then the swell when we all realized what "for the first time since 2002" meant, an unbelievable and unforgettable moment.

Andy from Verona, WI

The coolest part of the draft was the announcement of our first-round pick. We were fairly close to the stage and as Mr. Murphy appeared to announce the pick, I hoisted my 10-year-old up so he could see (and take video). "For the first time since 2002"...eruption of crowd noise..."draft a wide receiver"...louder eruption of crowd noise... "Matthew Golden, WR, Texas" ...bedlam in the crowd. Having Matthew on site made it a perfect night. It still gives me goosebumps whenever I watch the video.

Mike from West Bloomfield, MI

My fav memory of attending the draft was my wife and I meeting Ed Policy. I was talking to friends, and my wife saw "a really good-looking guy in a great suit," so she walked over to talk with him. She had no idea who he was, but I knew immediately. I joined them and had a good time listening to Mr. Policy tell my wife he indeed worked for the Packers but downplayed he was important. He was graceful and kind listening to her and politely answering her questions. He will be a great leader for us.

Mike from Lake Villa, IL

My favorite part of attending the NFL Draft in Green Bay is easily being able to spend quality time with my daughter. We enjoyed sharing stories with many other Packers fans and she was even able to get her picture with Jeff Hafley. Even though we live in Illinois, my daughter has thanked me often for raising her as a Packers fan and this experience simply adds to the "Memories that make us rich!"

Mark from Bettendorf, IA

Besides meeting Wes ("Wes Hodkiewicz, I'm "Mark from Bettendorf, IA!"") and the crowd exploding when Mark Murphy announced their pick, probably meeting Sterling Sharpe in the Atrium. He fist-bumped me when I when to shake his hand and congratulate him on his HOF nomination. He wouldn't take a selfie because he said, "I'm retired." Hmmm…

Jim from Marengo, IL

Driving down from Ashland to Neenah, I was not going to be able to attend the draft, as that was not our primary reason for being there (visiting my 88-year-old father in-law, going Saturday morning to my 5-year-old granddaughters dance recital in Hortonville, and later that afternoon to my son's house where all three of my boys and their families will be there for an Easter egg hunt my wife Sally puts on every year for our six grandchildren). Talking with my wife Friday morning and getting a feel for any responsibilities I may have with her dad, she finally looked at me and told me to go to Green Bay. I texted my eldest son that I was thinking of driving up to Green Bay at 5 p.m. and stay for the Packers' second-round pick and then be back to Neenah in case I was needed there...he told me to pick him up as he lives in De Pere. I was amazed at how this event seemed like a festival atmosphere and how everyone there seemed to genuinely be enjoying themselves. The sights, sounds, and smells were kind of overloading my senses…in a good way. After I dropped my son off at his home and drove the 45 minutes down Highway 41, I had time to reflect on this and how grateful I was for being able to go, even if it was only for three hours. When I got back to Neenah, I hugged my wife, told her I loved her, and said thank you…as this was not in the plans. I told her it was awesome…As once quoted by a very wise man "Memories make us rich."

Matt from Bloomington, IN

My favorite part was the Matthew Golden pick. I had been on my feet since well before the gates opened, and you could tell that much of the crowd was feeling about the same way physically. We were exhausted and sore, but you could feel the energy pick up when "Pick is in" appeared on the screens. The pick was an incredible moment. I'm so glad they didn't trade out of the first round!

Beeks from Kronenwetter, WI

My favorite part of attending the draft was booing the Bears whenever they picked or were shown on the screens.

Dale from St. Cloud, WI

Watching my two sons and my nephew practice and play, kick a field goal with them, run the 40. I lost to the 14-year-old but did better than I feared. Then we got a bite to eat and drifted to the draft stage, and a few minutes later we were able to see the announcement of the Packers' fourth-round pick. That was a sight to experience. We all slept good that night.

8. What's the farthest you've driven for a Packers game (home or away) and what's your go-to gas station snack?

Todd from Bristol, WI

My wife and three friends drove to Toronto after the 1996 Super Bowl. We tailgated in the parking lot of the SkyDome. We must have had at least two dozen people ask what we were doing. Totally blew a bunch of Canadian minds! My favorite snack is Hostess Cherry Fruit Pie!

Tom from Columbus, NJ

I drive 15 hours from New Jersey to Green Bay, and I try to go at least once a year. My go-to snack is usually Sour Patch Kids to keep me awake.

Robb from Orlando, FL

My wife and I drove 1,364 miles from our home in Orlando to attend the retirement of Reggie White's jersey number at Lambeau Field. I can still hear the roar of the crowd chanting "REGGIE, REGGIE, REGGIE" for probably the last time as the legend's family walked off the field after the ceremony. Nary a dry eye in the stadium afterward. Road snack? Pistachios with the shells on to stay awake while driving the night shift & bottom of the pot, sludge-like coffee.

Dan from Madison, WI

In 2015, I drove straight through with my pregnant wife from Houston, TX, to see the Brett Favre retirement game. The 19-hour drive took us over 24 hours with the weather and pregnancy, the loss was painful, and my wife spent most of the game sitting in the bathroom to stay dry and warm, but the chance to see Bart Starr, Brett Favre, and Aaron Rodgers was an opportunity I didn't want to miss. Gas station snack - Charleston Chew.

George from North Mankato, MN

Planes, no trains and automobiles. Shortly after moving to San Diego from Minnesota, I received a call from a friend that tickets to the Vikings-Packers Sunday night game were at will call for me. My friend was a Vikings player who made the team as a UDFA. Found flight from SAN to MPLS, had my sister drive from school (UW-Stout)) to pick me up. We drove to Lambeau, enjoyed a Packer victory from the top row and then she dropped me back at MSP for my 7 a.m. flight home. She was on time for class on Monday.

Mike from Granite City, IL

From home to Detroit for a game vs. the Lions in 2014. GB lost. I was with a group, so I was not alone. Snack is Crunchy Cheetos.

Woody from Kill Devil Hills, NC

Since moving to the Outer Banks of North Carolina 12 years ago, every year (except the COVID year), I drive 1,300 miles each way. In the years when my green package tickets do not have consecutive games, I have been able to trade with a friend that has gold package tickets, and I attend two games in one week. WAWA iced coffee is really great, and if a Culvers isn't around, my favorite go-to gas station snack is Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.

Jeff from Montclair, VA

Minnesota Vikings, this November. The one set of tickets my sister allocated to me after I complained, and you guys backed me up, in II.

Chase from Diamond Springs, CA

Winona, MN, to GB is always the route because I'll always visit family if I go to GB. But these days it's typically a drive to SMF, flight to DEN, flight to MSP, drive to Winona, drive to GB. Favorite road snack is beef jerky, but any of the hot food out of Kwik Trip is also part of any Midwest road trip.

Jason from Underwood, IA

Drove from then-home in Colorado Spring Colorado to Green Bay; 1,143 miles, with a stop in Nebraska to drop off the kids with grandpa and grandma. Many, many miles to watch Philip Rivers throw for 503 yards, no interceptions, and lose to the Pack on a failed fourth-and-goal attempt on Oct. 18, 2015. Go-to gas station snack has to be Twizzlers Cherry Nibs.

Samuel from Skokie, IL

Chicago to Kansas City only to see the only Packer loss of the season and the career-ending injury to our No. 1 draft pick Derrick Sherrod. Then it took literally three hours to get out of the parking lot after the game. Plus, KC fans stand during the game and sit during the commercials. Isn't that backward? Beef Jerky, of course.

Jason from Ammon, ID

I was 35 when my wife, father, and I flew into Milwaukee for the Brewers game on Sept. 29, 2012, then the Week 4 Packers game the next day against the New Orleans Saints. The Sunday drive to the field along Lake Michigan was gorgeous, cheese curds at Lambeau were delicious, and every single person we met at the stadium was kind, helpful, and generous. This was the game after the debacle in Seattle, and the stripes got louder cheers pre-game than the players. I bought a "G" hoodie in the pro shop and have worn it out.

Margeaux from Tallahassee, FL

I believe I was nine when I saw my first Packers game in-person at Milwaukee County Stadium. My dad and I sat directly behind the goal post when an extra point by Paul Hornung came straight at Dad. Unfortunately, dad only had the full use of one arm from an injury parachuting from a B17 in WWII, which also resulted in two years as a POW. The drop allowed another person to get the ball but didn't diminish the greatness of my father.

Steve from Middletown, KY

My son and I drove from Louisville to GB. At a toll in Chicago, one of the toll workers wouldn't let us through. Of course, we had our Packers gear on. He finally came out to the car and talked with us. It was Halloween and he said we should get better costumes as he laughed loudly. He then gave us some reasons we should be Bears fans. After 15 minutes of conversation and honking cars behind us, we wished each other well and we were on our way. Geez Bears fans. It was a cool moment, though. GPG!