Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers are an institution in the National Football League, representing a profound connection between a small American city and the pinnacle of professional sports. Uniquely, they are the only publicly owned, non-profit major professional sports team in the United States, with over 500,000 shareholders who ensure the team remains rooted in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This unique bond, coupled with their long and storied history dating back to 1919, has made the Packers a global symbol of football tradition. They hold the record for the most league championships in NFL history, including the first two Super Bowls, which were won by the dynasty teams of the 1960s led by the legendary Coach Vince Lombardi—whose name now graces the Super Bowl trophy itself. The franchise's legacy is carried forward by the echoes of historic moments at the "Frozen Tundra" of Lambeau Field and a succession of Hall of Fame quarterbacks, from Bart Starr to Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. The Packers embody a relentless pursuit of excellence, surviving and thriving as the last of the small-town teams in the modern NFL. Their identity is defined by the unwavering loyalty of the "Packers Nation" and the fierce, enduring rivalry against the Chicago Bears, making the Green Bay Packers a true benchmark of success and tradition in the NFC North.