Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame was the first hall of fame built to honor a single professional American football team. William L. Brault, a Green Bay restaurateur and Packers fan, founded the Hall of Fame in 1966. According to Brault, he got the idea after visitors to Green Bay would repeatedly ask about the Packers' storied history. Sensing opportunity, Brault went to Packers head coach Vince Lombardi, suggesting a "Hall of Fame" should be made to educate tourists about the Packers and their history. Lombardi gave Brault his approval, and according to
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