Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau
Founder/V.P./Head Coach/Player 1919–49
Photographed By Keith L, August 15, 2008
1. Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau Marker
Curly Lambeau founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919 and was a driving force in the team's early years, including the 1921 decision to join what is now the NFL. He served as head coach for the franchise's first 31 seasons, leading the Packers to six league championships (1929-30-31, 1936, 1939, 1944) and posting a 212-106-21 NFL record (.656). Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. City Stadium renamed in his honor two years later. Was an outstanding prep athlete at Green Bay East High School before brief collegiate career at Notre Dame. Born April 9, 1898, in Green Bay. Died June 1, 1965, at age 67.Erected 2003.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1863.
Location. 44° 30.151′ N, 88° 3.641′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. Marker can be reached from Lombardi Avenue west of South Oneida Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the Lambeau Field Atrium – Miller Brewing Company Gate - Robert E. Harlan Plaza. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robert E. Harlan Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi (a few steps from this marker); Love at First Leap (within shouting distance of this marker); Bryan Bartlett Starr (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shantytown (approx. 1.9 miles away); Curly Lambeau's Gravesite (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Port & the Environment (approx. 2 miles away); Hazelwood (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Article on "Curly" Lambeau. (Submitted on December 19, 2010.)
Photographed By Keith L, August 15, 2008
2. Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau Marker
Photographed By Keith L, August 15, 2008
3. Lombardi and Lambeau Markers
Photographed By Robert L Weber
4. Vince Lombardi and Curly Lambeau Statues in Bob Harlan Plaza
Photographed By Kevin C, September 25, 2014
5. Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau Statue
The statue was moved during stadium expansion, this is its new setting.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2015
6. Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau Statue Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2015
7. Vince Lombardi and Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau at Relocated Harlan Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,717 times since then and 105 times this year. Last updated on September 26, 2014, by Kevin C of Algoma, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 5. submitted on September 26, 2014, by Kevin C of Algoma, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on October 25, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
