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The Green Bay Packers are an American football team in the National Football League.[1] Since their founding in 1919, 5 players have had their uniform numbers retired.[2] All 5 players are also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[3]
Retired numbers
The 5 retired numbers on display in the Lambeau Field's north end zone.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date retired | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
WR/DB | Don Hutson | 2, 1951 | City Stadium |
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HB/QB | Tony Canadeo | 23, 1952 | City Stadium |
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QB | Bart Starr | 11, 1973 | Lambeau Field |
 |
LB | Ray Nitschke | 4, 1983 | Lambeau Field |
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DE | Reggie White | 18, 2005 | Lambeau Field |
Possible additions
Curly Lambeau's number 1
Brett Favre's number 4
Founder, coach and player Curly Lambeau is the only Packer credited with wearing the number 1. Lambeau's #1 has yet to be retired.[4] When Brett Favre retired from the Packers, the organization planned to retire the #4 in his honor. Since he returned to football this was put off indefinitely. The organization is expected to retire his number after he retires.[2]
References
- ↑ "Green Bay Packers Team Page - NFL.com". NFL. http://www.nfl.com/teams/greenbaypackers/profile?team=GB. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Retired Numbers - Packers.com". Green Bay Packers. http://www.packers.com/history/record_book/honors_and_awards/retired_numbers/. Retrieved January 30, 2010.[dead link]
- ↑ "Pro Football Hall of Famers by Team". Pro Football Hall of Fame. http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/teams.aspx. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ↑ Bellamy, Jason. "Retired Numbers Added To Lambeau Field". Packers.com. http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2003/05/08/1/. Retrieved January 30, 2010.[dead link]
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