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How a Dog Kennel Owner Created the NFL's Most Famous Traveling Team

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The Green Bay Packers are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. They have won 13 championships, including four Super Bowls. But few people know that the Packers were founded by a dog kennel owner.

Walter Lingo, Jim Thorpe, and the Oorang Indians: How a Dog Kennel Owner Created the NFL's Most Famous Traveling Team

by Chris Willis

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Curly Lambeau was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1898. He was a talented athlete who played football, basketball, and baseball. After graduating from high school, Lambeau worked as a dog kennel owner. But he always dreamed of owning a football team.

In 1919, Lambeau founded the Green Bay Packers. The team was originally made up of local players who worked in the paper mills and factories of Green Bay. The Packers played their home games at a local park. But Lambeau had big dreams for his team.

In 1921, Lambeau hired a new coach named Earl "Curly" Lambeau. Lambeau was a former player who had been coaching at the University of Notre Dame. Under Lambeau's leadership, the Packers quickly became one of the best teams in the NFL.

In 1929, the Packers won their first NFL championship. They went on to win three more championships in the 1930s. But it was in the 1940s that the Packers became a truly dominant force.

Led by quarterback Bart Starr, the Packers won five NFL championships in the 1960s. They also won Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II. The Packers were the first team to win three Super Bowls.

The Packers have continued to be a successful team in the years since Lambeau's death. They have won two more Super Bowls, in 1996 and 2010. The Packers are one of the most popular teams in the NFL, and their fans are known for their passionate support.

Lambeau's Legacy

Curly Lambeau is considered one of the greatest figures in NFL history. He founded the Green Bay Packers and led them to their first NFL championship. He was also the first coach to win three Super Bowls.

Lambeau's legacy extends beyond his success on the field. He was a pioneer in the development of the NFL. He helped to create the league's first salary cap and he was instrumental in the formation of the NFL Players Association.

Lambeau's love of football was evident in everything he did. He was a tireless worker who always put the team first. He was also a great motivator who could get the most out of his players.

Lambeau died in 1965, but his legacy lives on. The Green Bay Packers are one of the most successful and popular teams in the NFL. And it all started with a dog kennel owner who had a dream.

Walter Lingo, Jim Thorpe, and the Oorang Indians: How a Dog Kennel Owner Created the NFL's Most Famous Traveling Team

by Chris Willis

5 out of 5