Curly Lambeau Packers Hall of Fame...

Discover Curly Lambeau, the legendary Packers founder, player, and coach! A Hall of Famer who shaped Green Bay's iconic legacy. Explore his impact, the significance of Packers jerseys #1, #14, #42, #20, and his enduring influence on pro football history.

Curly Lambeau's profound impact on the Green Bay Packers and professional football is undeniable. As a Hall of Fame player and the team's visionary coach, he established a winning tradition and a deep connection with the Green Bay community. His leadership and innovative strategies laid the foundation for the Packers' enduring success and passionate fanbase.

Born April 9, 1898, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, was Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Curly Lambeau. Lambeau, along with his friend and fellow Green Bay, Wisconsin native George Whitney Calhoun, founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919, serving as team captain in the team's first year before becoming player-coach in 1920.

Curly was the star player of the Packers in the 1920s, as Curly was the team's primary runner and passer, accounting for 35 touchdowns in 77 games. He won his only NFL championship as a player in 1929.

As a coach from 1920 through the 1949 season, he was rivaled by only George Halas in wins and longevity ( and later Bill Belichick.) Lambeau also coached eight players who went on to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.