Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Birthplace Home of Earl "Curly" Lambeau
Photographed By Robert L Weber, December 15, 2010
1. The Birthplace Home of Earl "Curly" Lambeau Marker
On April 9, 1898, two residents of this home, Marcel and Mary Lambeau, gave birth to their first child, Earl "Curly" Lambeau. Curly went on to star in football at Green Bay East High School, located just 5 blocks from this spot. He then briefly attended Notre Dame University in 1918, scoring the first touchdown ever for Notre Dame's first year football coach, Knute Rockne.
In August 1919, Curly and George Calhoun co-founded a football team that became the Green Bay Packers. Chosen as captain before the first practice, Lambeau played for the Packers through 1929 and coached them through 1949. He won a record six NFL championships, including a record three straight from 1929 - 1931. Both records remain unsurpassed.
Lambeau died on June 1, 1965. Shortly thereafter, Lambeau Field, the longest continually occupied NFL stadium, was named after him. Lambeau Field is widely regarded as the most famous venue in the National Football League.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1898.
Location. 44° 30.789′ N, 87° 59.655′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Curly Lambeau's Birthplace Home (a few steps from this marker); Packers Practice Fields (approx. ¼ mile away); Curly Lambeau (approx. 0.3 miles away); City Stadium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Green Bay - De Pere Antiquarian Society (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hagemeister Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cnesses Israel Synagogue (approx. 0.6 miles away); Riverside Ballroom (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Earl Louis "Curly" Lambeau. (Submitted on January 14, 2011.)
Photographed By Robert L Weber, December 15, 2010
2. Earl "Curly" Lambeau's Home and Marker
Marker is visible between the two windows.
Photographed By Robert L Weber, December 15, 2010
3. Historic Site Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,424 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2020, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
