History of the Green Bay Packers played at the Georgia Dome. History of the Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team that has played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) since 1921. The team was founded in 1919 by Curly Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun, and for the next two years played against local teams in Wisconsin and Michigan. In 1921, the Packers joined the "American Professional Football Association", the precursor to the (NFL) with Curly Lambeau as their coach. After falling into financial trouble, the Green Bay Football Corporation, now known as Green Bay Packers, Inc., was formed
1997 Green Bay Packers season as well as a first-round playoff bye. The Packers suffered a shocking loss to the 0-10 Indianapolis Colts, but didn't lose another game until the Super Bowl. The Packers advanced to their fourth Super Bowl appearance, which was also their second consecutive appearance. Despite being favored by double-digits, they were denied their fourth ring, as well as their second consecutive championship, by John Elway and the Denver Broncos, who defeated them 31-24. To date, the loss is the only Packers' Super Bowl loss in team history. 1997 Green Bay Packers season The 1997 Green Bay Packers season was their 79th