Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Whitney Calhoun
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2016
1. George Whitney Calhoun Marker
Other than maybe Curly Lambeau, the Packers had no more important front man and no bigger booster than Calhoun over their first quarter-century. A gruff and colorful newspaperman who was fond of chewing on the stub of his cigar, Calhoun helped Lambeau found the team in 1919. Calhoun spent 40 years at the Green Bay Press-Gazette, and for most of that time he doubled as the Packers' publicist and secretary, among other duties. In the process, he made many influential friends, especially among big-city newspaper writers, who helped put little Green Bay on the map and build a widespread following for its treasured football team.Dedicated in Memory of
Grandfather
Al J. Schneider
Packers Hall of Fame - 1992
Father
Donald J. Schneider
Packers Board of Directors 1981-2006
by the
Donald & Patricia Schneider Family
Erected by Packers Heritage Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 44° 30.923′ N, 88° 0.91′ W. Marker is in Green Bay
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2016
2. George Whitney Calhoun
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paul Hornung (here, next to this marker); Starr-Struck Young Girl Seeks an Autograph (here, next to this marker); Johnny (Blood) McNally (here, next to this marker); Clarke Hinkle Tugs at a Young Boy's Heartstrings (here, next to this marker); Drumbeat of the Lumberjack Band (here, next to this marker); Bellin Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace Of The Packers (about 500 feet away); Hotel Northland (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2016
3. Packers Heritage Trail Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
