MEDIA BIO

The Packers Century 1919-2023

with Jim Rice

Packers Century

THE PACKERS CENTURY PROJECT: 1919-2023

The Packers Century presents every game in Packer history, along with all the game details, hundreds of stories from fans, players and reporters that go back to the very beginning of the franchise.  These stories cement the legacy that is shared by the Packers, their fans, and the great state of Wisconsin.

All the games!  All the stories!

Join Jim and these Packer FAN Hall of Famers in The Packers Century > 

Richard “Ike” Eisenhauser

Wauwatosa, WI — Inducted 2008

Ike went to hundreds of game in Milwaukee and Green Bay.  In fact, he met his wife at a blind date at County Stadium Packer game in 1955.

Jim Becker

Racine, WI — Inducted 2010

Jim and Pat have 11 children — all Packer fans —and Jim’s “blood donation story” is a wonderful testimony to his love for the Packers.

Vivian Scharf-Laabs

Cedarburg, WI — Inducted 2014

Vivian first started following the Packers in 1947. She and her twin brother share a birthday with Bart Starr and attended Super Bowl II .

Steve Schumer

Gillette, NJ — Inducted 2015

Steve’s dedication to the green and gold goes further than most — having traveled across the country to see dozens of games.

Frank Lamping

Union Grove, WI — Inducted 2017

Frank’s hometown rallied around his nomination to the HOF because of his legendary love and loyalty to the Packers.

Are you next?

Inducted 2019

Membership in Packers Century does not guarantee admission into the HOF, but it sure won’t hurt your chances!

Meeting Bart & Cherry Starr!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbwujzheHMs

New York accent but born in Milwaukee!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYgJTQ2VPII

Ray Nitschke – A Great Field Trip – Collecting Sportscards!

The Packers' Century enjoyed meeting Gordy Swiggum and hearing his Packer stories.  He knew about Cal Hubbard too...one of my favorite Packers!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDPVgXeUZQU

Packer Sundays + Punt, Pass & Kick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bN_ifrzUQs A long time Packer fan reflects on being  fan as a young boy!

“Jim, you are a class act. I continue to wish you well with your endeavor, my friend.”

Steve Schumer

Packer FAN Hall of Fame

“Jim, the greatest Packer fan and best author in the world!”

Frank Lamping

Packer FAN Hall of Fame

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