This from the Hall of Fame, CCF:
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Unfortunately, JB, they lost that game, 14-13 when the Barelys blocked a FG.  You might remember that this was the first game since Sweetness' death and the Barelys were at an emotional pitch.  That and the fact that the Packers were being coached up by an underachiever...

CheeseCityFan:

November 7

From two teams that weren't very good.

November 7, 1971:  The host Barelys were 5-2 going into the game and very much in contention for the NFC Central in the first half of the season. A 14-0 Packer lead going into the fourth quarter evaporated and the score was tied when Dave Hampton took the ensuing kick off 62 yards to set up Lou Michaels' 22 yard field goal (just clearing the raised arms of Barely defenders) with :59 second left in the contest.  Perhaps the only and last moment of glory for Lou Michaels as a Packer.  John Brockington had a big day, rushing for 142 yards.

November 7, 1976: The weather was brisk and cold as the host Packers outlasted the New Orleans Saints, 32-27, in a game at County Stadium.  There were several lead changes in this wild and wooly contest as the Packers took an intial 6-0 lead, trailed 13-6, led 23-13, and trailed 27-23 before a Willard Harrell 2 yard TD run put the Packers ahead for good at 30-27.  Two things of note in the game 1) The usually board-handed Fred Carr took a Bobby Douglass pass in for a pick six from 10 yards out; and, 2) Although neither team was very good, this game wound up in the lost files of NFL Films as the basis for a documentary on the Saints, which never developed, and was discovered in the "Lost Treasures" series. The project was scrapped after Hank Stramm was fired after the '77 season.

(hat tip: the-kramerfamily.com)

Great call on the '76 game and it's use as a NFL Films subject CCF. 

The Lost Treasures are fantastic stuff regardless, but seeing the footage of the Saints playing at County and even checking in to the old Marriott on Moorland Road brought back a lot of memories. I grew up in Elm Grove, barely a mile or so from the hotel and as kids we'd go up on Saturdays when the teams were arriving and try to get autographs. Awesome remembering that I'll tell you.

Considering the ease of access we had to the players, it's really amazing in retrospect.

In the Lost Treasures piece there are a few shots of the players in their rooms and even ol Hank himself, watching channel 4 and a Paul Joseph weather report the day before the game.  Later on, the shots of the interior of the County lockerroom (spartan accomodations to say the least) and the stadium itself only serve to take one back to the real dark days of this franchise. Still, it's a real "trip" to see this segment of Lost Treasures. A good reminder of what gloom we have endured in the past.

Thanks for keeping this going guys, it is one of the few threads lately to which I felt I had something to add. I heartily endorse any effort which can help us all remember what we've been through as Packer fans....and refresh our steadfast support going forward. I cheered for the Packers like a little kid back then, and I won't soon apologize for maintaining a little bit of that childlike enthusiasm now. even if things are ....gasp....a little tough presently.

Go Pack!!

Reg Dunlop:

CheeseCityFan:

November 7

From two teams that weren't very good.

November 7, 1971:  The host Barelys were 5-2 going into the game and very much in contention for the NFC Central in the first half of the season. A 14-0 Packer lead going into the fourth quarter evaporated and the score was tied when Dave Hampton took the ensuing kick off 62 yards to set up Lou Michaels' 22 yard field goal (just clearing the raised arms of Barely defenders) with :59 second left in the contest.  Perhaps the only and last moment of glory for Lou Michaels as a Packer.  John Brockington had a big day, rushing for 142 yards.

November 7, 1976: The weather was brisk and cold as the host Packers outlasted the New Orleans Saints, 32-27, in a game at County Stadium.  There were several lead changes in this wild and wooly contest as the Packers took an intial 6-0 lead, trailed 13-6, led 23-13, and trailed 27-23 before a Willard Harrell 2 yard TD run put the Packers ahead for good at 30-27.  Two things of note in the game 1) The usually board-handed Fred Carr took a Bobby Douglass pass in for a pick six from 10 yards out; and, 2) Although neither team was very good, this game wound up in the lost files of NFL Films as the basis for a documentary on the Saints, which never developed, and was discovered in the "Lost Treasures" series. The project was scrapped after Hank Stramm was fired after the '77 season.

(hat tip: the-kramerfamily.com)

Great call on the '76 game and it's use as a NFL Films subject CCF. 

The Lost Treasures are fantastic stuff regardless, but seeing the footage of the Saints playing at County and even checking in to the old Marriott on Moorland Road brought back a lot of memories. I grew up in Elm Grove, barely a mile or so from the hotel and as kids we'd go up on Saturdays when the teams were arriving and try to get autographs. Awesome remembering that I'll tell you.

Considering the ease of access we had to the players, it's really amazing in retrospect.

In the Lost Treasures piece there are a few shots of the players in their rooms and even ol Hank himself, watching channel 4 and a Paul Joseph weather report the day before the game.  Later on, the shots of the interior of the County lockerroom (spartan accomodations to say the least) and the stadium itself only serve to take one back to the real dark days of this franchise. Still, it's a real "trip" to see this segment of Lost Treasures. A good reminder of what gloom we have endured in the past.

Thanks for keeping this going guys, it is one of the few threads lately to which I felt I had something to add. I heartily endorse any effort which can help us all remember what we've been through as Packer fans....and refresh our steadfast support going forward. I cheered for the Packers like a little kid back then, and I won't soon apologize for maintaining a little bit of that childlike enthusiasm now. even if things are ....gasp....a little tough presently.

Go Pack!!

Thanks, Reg.  I see I wasn't the only one to see this in Lost Treasures.  I remember the Paul Joseph segment, too.

Anecdotally, it was one cold fall that year and it quickly morphed into one very cold winter. I was still in pads and cleats in those days and in my prime...it made for interesting game conditions.

CheeseCityFan:

Thanks, Reg.  I see I wasn't the only one to see this in Lost Treasures.  I remember the Paul Joseph segment, too.

Anecdotally, it was one cold fall that year and it quickly morphed into one very cold winter. I was still in pads and cleats in those days and in my prime...it made for interesting game conditions.

I have the DVR set to record any and all NFL Films segments which are broadcast. The Lost Treasures are some of my favorites but, like you I'll bet, give me a chance to watch anything from that library of film and I'm getting my popcorn and pulling up the easy chair. It's like being a kid again.

I was but a 10 year old whippersnapper at the time, an age some might say was my prime as well CCF. I would say however, that based on your weekly Packer history lessons, your prime might not be as far in the past as you think my friend.......I would think Mrs CCF would have a qualified view of this, I wonder where she falls on this issue! LOL

 I think I have a few years on both of you fellows, but am embarrassed to say I've never seen nor heard of the "lost treasures" videos.  Are they available on dvd??

JBlood24:

 I think I have a few years on both of you fellows, but am embarrassed to say I've never seen nor heard of the "lost treasures" videos.  Are they available on dvd??

Here's a link to NFL Films special order JB......http://www.nflfilms.com/specialorders/

A really fine effort to resurrect some of the film that was never used originally.  A great deal of more "personal" type stories seems to comprise the bulk of the stuff I've watched with some added commentary from both Sabols and some of the guys that helped build NFL Films into what it has become.

 

 Thank you very much Reg.

JBlood24:

 Thank you very much Reg.

No problem JB. BTW, the bandwagon will be picking you up at the regular time and location tomorrow morning. 

 Have to admit I'm real surprised and disappointed with the team to this point.  But there's a lot of football left.

JBlood24:

 Have to admit I'm real surprised and disappointed with the team to this point.  But there's a lot of football left.

I agree. I guess it'd be much easier if we only cheered when the team is winning every game or when things are easy. Most of us have played on a team at some point in our lives however and we know that isn't the way it usually goes. Tough times are an absolute certainty both in sports and life.

I don't really care who is identified as a "real" or "true" Packer fan. I don't care who it is that asks the "tough questions" and who is deemed a homer that always believes in the team. I sometimes think that it would be better if I didn't follow my teams as though I was an actual member of the team, it would make it easier when my guys lose. Fact is though, it stings when the Packers lose.  I hate losing with every fiber of my being.

It is also a fact that as much as I crave victory, I learn more about myself as a fan when the Pack loses. I literally cannot help myself from suffering the pain when the team loses. Eventually though, I always find myself ramping up the aforementioned childlike enthusiasm and optimism. Every week I find myself bringing the same desire to see my team come out on top, no matter what has happened the week before.

It is lessons like these that I personally consider amongst the very best lessons I can take from my love of sport and pass on to my kid.  Hate the loss, but come back the next game ready to dominate with heart and enthusiasm as a team, no matter the circumstance.

I won't be gving up on anything until the numbers say I have to....and even then I'll be wearing my #15 jersey pulling for the Pack the same way I always have and always will. I may not be the smartest character that frequents this board (little doubt on that), but I'll never allow myself to quit on my team, or lessen my emotional investment because times are tough. I wasn't a quitter as an athlete and I won't be one as a fan. I know I'm not alone in that view.

I'm a Packer fan and that I'll always be.

Reg Dunlop:

JBlood24:

 Have to admit I'm real surprised and disappointed with the team to this point.  But there's a lot of football left.

I agree. I guess it'd be much easier if we only cheered when the team is winning every game or when things are easy. Most of us have played on a team at some point in our lives however and we know that isn't the way it usually goes. Tough times are an absolute certainty both in sports and life.

I don't really care who is identified as a "real" or "true" Packer fan. I don't care who it is that asks the "tough questions" and who is deemed a homer that always believes in the team. I sometimes think that it would be better if I didn't follow my teams as though I was an actual member of the team, it would make it easier when my guys lose. Fact is though, it stings when the Packers lose.  I hate losing with every fiber of my being.

It is also a fact that as much as I crave victory, I learn more about myself as a fan when the Pack loses. I literally cannot help myself from suffering the pain when the team loses. Eventually though, I always find myself ramping up the aforementioned childlike enthusiasm and optimism. Every week I find myself bringing the same desire to see my team come out on top, no matter what has happened the week before.

It is lessons like these that I personally consider amongst the very best lessons I can take from my love of sport and pass on to my kid.  Hate the loss, but come back the next game ready to dominate with heart and enthusiasm as a team, no matter the circumstance.

I won't be gving up on anything until the numbers say I have to....and even then I'll be wearing my #15 jersey pulling for the Pack the same way I always have and always will. I may not be the smartest character that frequents this board (little doubt on that), but I'll never allow myself to quit on my team, or lessen my emotional investment because times are tough. I wasn't a quitter as an athlete and I won't be one as a fan. I know I'm not alone in that view.

I'm a Packer fan and that I'll always be.

 

Well said Reg. 

robertj44:

Reg Dunlop:

JBlood24:

 Have to admit I'm real surprised and disappointed with the team to this point.  But there's a lot of football left.

I agree. I guess it'd be much easier if we only cheered when the team is winning every game or when things are easy. Most of us have played on a team at some point in our lives however and we know that isn't the way it usually goes. Tough times are an absolute certainty both in sports and life.

I don't really care who is identified as a "real" or "true" Packer fan. I don't care who it is that asks the "tough questions" and who is deemed a homer that always believes in the team. I sometimes think that it would be better if I didn't follow my teams as though I was an actual member of the team, it would make it easier when my guys lose. Fact is though, it stings when the Packers lose.  I hate losing with every fiber of my being.

It is also a fact that as much as I crave victory, I learn more about myself as a fan when the Pack loses. I literally cannot help myself from suffering the pain when the team loses. Eventually though, I always find myself ramping up the aforementioned childlike enthusiasm and optimism. Every week I find myself bringing the same desire to see my team come out on top, no matter what has happened the week before.

It is lessons like these that I personally consider amongst the very best lessons I can take from my love of sport and pass on to my kid.  Hate the loss, but come back the next game ready to dominate with heart and enthusiasm as a team, no matter the circumstance.

I won't be gving up on anything until the numbers say I have to....and even then I'll be wearing my #15 jersey pulling for the Pack the same way I always have and always will. I may not be the smartest character that frequents this board (little doubt on that), but I'll never allow myself to quit on my team, or lessen my emotional investment because times are tough. I wasn't a quitter as an athlete and I won't be one as a fan. I know I'm not alone in that view.

I'm a Packer fan and that I'll always be.

 

Well said Reg. 

Darn you, Reg, you homer. You've shamed me into reappearing. That, and I just can't get by without seeing what's up on this thread. This one never disappoints.

November 8

November 8, 1981:  Break up the Packers!  Recharged by the fan support in the game against Seattle the week previous, the Packers squeak by the Giants, 26-24, in a game played at County Stadium, as Jan Stenerud hits his fourth FG with 2:36 left on the clock. The Packers jumped out to an early 20-0, but the Giants fought back, and took a 24-23 lead early in the fourth quarter before Stenerud's GW kick.  With their second consecutive victory the Packers move to 4-6 on the season, and off of life support, trailing division leading Minnesota by two games and moving to within a game of the second wild card slot.

(hat tip:  the-kramerfamily. com)

 CheeseCityFan, I noticed you didn't select the Lions game November 7, 1965 yesterday. (Sorry I didn't notice it yesterday...was distracted by the soybean harvest.)

That mighty Lombardi team was humbled, but good, by the Lions 12-7 at Green Bay. So what happened? First five games they average 30 points and win their first six...then problems set in. Only three touchdowns in the next three games. Two times held to minus passing yardage and twice less than 100 yards of total offense...this with Taylor and Hornung back there. In this Detroit game they managed 70 yards rushing, -2 yards passing, and Starr was sacked eleven times. ELEVEN TIMES. How was that possible? (Seems Rodgers isn't the only Packers quarterback to be caught holding the football back there.)

(Read all about it at: http://www.the-kramerfamily.com/1965PACKERS.html )