Lambeau field who is it named for

The primary problem with the stadium was its limited seating capacity of only 25, In , a bond was approved allowing construction of a new football stadium in Green Bay. Named City Stadium, the new facility was completed in just one year. City Stadium had a capacity of 32, when it opened and it was the first stadium built specifically for a NFL team.

Although the Packers had a new stadium in Green Bay the team continued to play several games at County Stadium in Milwaukee until Since its opening in , fans attending games have seen many expansions occur.

By , the capacity at City Stadium increased to over 38, Two years later, the capacity was once again increased to over 42, Mayor Tilleman ruled the motion out of order, but said the recommendation should be sent to the Stadium Commission for review. July 23 — The Press-Gazette polls four members of the Packers' board of directors asking where they stand on renaming City Stadium in honor of Lambeau. Charles Egan said he favored the idea.

Fred Leicht and Carl Mraz refused comment. Hayden Evans said he hadn't made up his mind. The cover is a photo of Vince Lombardi shaking hands with Lambeau. Forty-two years later, Art Daley, publisher of the yearbook, told Jeff Ash of the Press-Gazette that Lombardi called and berated him after he was shown a copy.

July 26 — The seven-member citizens council named by the City Council 20 days earlier unanimously recommends renaming the stadium in Lambeau's honor. That same day, the Stadium Commission recommends naming the stadium, Lambeau Field. One alderman, Francis Hessel, said he thought Lambeau Stadium would sound better. Mayor Tilleman performed the dedication.

Don Lambeau, Curly's son, spoke on behalf of the family. The drawn-out battle over the name Lambeau Field Public clamor overcame official stonewalling Jun 01, at AM. Cliff Christl Packers team historian. Here is a timeline of events over the summer of This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links.

Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue. Related Content. Loss of Jerry Kramer in was similar in many ways. The fans are separated from the field by a low wire fence painted gold that clashes just a little with the yellow goal posts.

Three stripes of off pink facing decorate the three tiered press box. The lower tier is for the press, the middle for radio and the upper for television cameras. It is spacious and comfortable and an excellent vantage point. The lower tiers are glass fronted, but the top deck is open for television camera lenses. The scoreboad, a large green sign with white and yellow lettering, carries the score and time of the game in lights as well as the other usual statistical data and the scores of other league games.

Fans who didn't see the opener but plan to go to the Detroit Lions game next Sunday should know that the odd numbered gates are on the east side of the stadium, the even on the west.

The field extends true north and south. All of the seats appear to be excellent for spectating. Seat 17, row 34, section 17, is on the east side opposite the 35 yard line on the north end of the field. Row 34 is just above the half way mark between the first and top seat in the stadium. That information will allow you to gauge where your own seats will be. There is leg room a-plenty, too, even for a long legged six footer. And the plank seats are as comfortable as plank seats can be.

The half time dedication was opened by the appearance of 22 majorettes and the 28 piece Packer lumberjack band marching onto the field. The massed majorettes wore white halter type uniforms with brief shorts trimmed in green. Each majorette wore a "P" monogram on her outfit.