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| Coach Lombardi, Commissioner of NFL, Pete Rosell, presents trophy for first Superbowl win. |
He focused his camera on the Packer sweep, Vince Lombardi, Brett Favre, being one of the first team photographers in the NFL and was recognised around the league for his artistry.
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| Paul Horning scoring a touchdown |
Hi there
Blogging from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, therefore need to include some local excitement even if it is via a footy novice. Whilst Australia winds down from football fever, Green Bay Packers rise to the season.
Roberto filled me in with some important details re the history of what has to be one of the world's most famous teams. Many a boy in other lands, my son included, flies the Green Bay Packers Pennant on their wall, so some background could be of interest.
The original teams were the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears - recognised as the oldest rivalry in professional football. Green Bay was sponsored by Meat Packers / NFL National Football League, owned by the people and reliant upon public shares, therefore the "Team of the People."
Historically, in the 1920's they played at Lambeau Stadium, with the team composed of weekend college players, whose hope was to be discovered. Currently it is the beginning of the season - 6th game - won 3, lost 3 with Roberto's final comment - Black & Blues Central Division - tough hard noses - ???
Meanwhile on the same page the Marching Band Championships are announced ie High School Bands. One of the most enjoyable memories I have of football in USA, is a college game at Madison, when the High School bands' triumphant blast stirred the game forward. My best moments - when the crowd joined crossed hands, swayed as one and sang "America the Beautiful" and everyone knew the words - followed by the bawdy songs at the bar. Well done Vernon.Clara
Click on 'comment' at bottom of page to have your say or email clara@babyboomerconnections.com.au
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