Packers vs. Vikings — 1977

Leading up to Sunday’s match-up with the Vikings, we found this complete game from November 27, 1977 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. 56,267 people were there that day to see Minnesota (6-4) take on the Bart Starr-coached Packers (2-8). Enjoy some snowy football from the old days, and marvel at the minimal technology used in the broadcasts of that era. 
Spoiler Alert: The Vikings won, 13-6.

A Drone’s-Eye View

Found this online and thought it was an interesting video to share with our readers.

Vintage Packers-Vikings

 

With the big Green Bay vs. Minnesota divisional match coming up on Sunday afternoon, the Packers' website posted some photos of games throughout the decades. We picked out the more vintage ones to share here. Above, “December 3, 1967 — Vikings QB Joe Kapp is lifted high by LB Lee Roy Caffey (#60) as he attempts a pass. The Packers won, 30-27, finished first in the NFL Central that season and went on to win Super Bowl II.”

“November 21, 1965 — QB Bart Starr takes the field in Minneapolis during pregame warm-ups. Coach Vince Lombardi had the upper hand over the Vikings in Minnesota's first five seasons in the NFL, going 9-1 against them in that span.” 

“November 1, 1964 — FB Billy Brown hurtles over LB Dan Currie (#58) for a six-yard gain in the third quarter in Minneapolis. He was tackled shortly after by DT Henry Jordan. DE Willie Davis (#87) can be seen in the background. The Packers won, 42-13.” 

“October 2, 1977 — QB Fran Tarkenton gets sacked for a 20-yard loss by DE Bob Barber (on ground). LB Fred Carr (#53) is in the background.”

   

“December 5, 1976 — LB Fred Carr (#53) gets ready as Vikings kicker Fred Cox prepares for the snap. The Packers lost, 20-9, as 43,700 fans were in attendance at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minn.”

Week 11 TV Map

The Week 11 TV Maps are out. The RED areas will get to see the Packers vs. Vikings in Minneapolis. NOTE: Game time was changed to 3:25 p.m. several weeks ago.
Map courtesy of 506 Sports

1970 Ads

We were just thumbing through some old stuff in the archives, and noticed these two ads from 1970. Just look at the prices for travel and tickets to both college and Packers games. The kicker is eight days at the Super Bowl for less than $400! 

Remember the classic electric football games? No matter what you did, the players all ended up in a corner of the end zone in a cluster of vibrating plastic.

We’re off to Green Bay on Friday afternoon. We’ll have plenty to share!

Week 10 TV Map

The NFL’s Week 10 TV Maps are out, and only the RED sections of the country will be able to see the Lions vs. Packers game at Noon Sunday on FOX. We at Packerville, U.S.A. will see the game from the North end zone stands.
Map courtesy of 506 Sports

“HE DID WHAT?!”

15 years ago yesterday, we were there in person for this amazing finish. A rainy night at Lambeau Field that ended with us wondering what was going on because it was on the other end of the field, and you couldn’t hear the radio over the crowd. A great night and a great victory over a hated rival.

Week 9 TV Map — Updated

There have been a couple of updates to the Week 9 TV Map. Hopefully, you’ll be able to view the game in your area.
Map courtesy of 506 Sports

Week 9 TV Map

It’s been a little while since we posted anything, as the Bye Week happened, and then last Sunday night happened. What do you say after that one? We prefer to look ahead to how they’ll recover against the Panthers this weekend. Which brings us to this week’s TV Map. The RED areas will see the Packers at Carolina at Noon on FOX. Announcing will be Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Erin Andrews.

Chargers at Packers

With the bye week, and with our busy work schedule, this photo update from the San Diego-Green Bay game has taken a week to post. Above, the game cover from the Sunday, October 18th game at Lambeau Field. 

Before the game, some of the Chargers warm up on our end of the field. 

The Packers’ “throwback” uniforms are seen as the offense huddles on their first drive early in the game. 

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) pitches to RB James Starks as a play develops. 

It was another gorgeous Fall day at Lambeau. 

Chargers’ QB Philip Rivers  tries to make himself heard over the loud Green Bay crowd while deep in the South end of the field.

Later, Rivers gets a pass away after crossing midfield. 

The Packers’ defense lines up against the Chargers’ offense. 

Special teams huddle before taking the field for a kickoff. 

QB Aaron Rodgers watches the replay board as the defense is at work. 

WR Randall Cobb (#18) and TE Richard Rodgers await the end of a time out. 

Also on a time out, QB Aaron Rodgers looks at the board and whatever is playing (Commercial? Highlight? A pump-up-the-crowd video?). 

The offense is all lined up, going the other way, 

Behind a wall of protection, QB Aaron Rodgers passes to the left side of the field. 

Another thing we’ve never seen... a game official stretching during a T.V. time out. 

Most of the offensive line and the starting TE catching their breath on the bench. 

Under mounting pressure, QB Aaron Rodgers looks to pass deep in the South end of the field. 

WR Ty Montgomery has quite the hole to gain yardage through. 

The late afternoon sunlight made for some great illumination in the second half of the game. 

A meeting of the offensive minds during a called time out. 

Some more of that nice sunlight shines on the Packers’ offense, coming from South to North. 

Is this a close enough view for you of QB Aaron Rodgers and C Corey Linsley?

The Packers’ offensive huddle in close-up form. 

Coming down to score in our very own North end zone. 

The Chargers’ WR/PR/KR Jacoby Jones awaits a P Tim Masthay kick.

San Diego at work, with QB Philip Rivers handing off to RB Branden Oliver. 

A look at a section of the Packers’ defense — DT Mike Daniels (#76, partially hidden), LB Nate Palmer (#51),  LB Julius Peppers (#56), and DB Micah Hyde (#33, in back).

LB Clay Matthews (#52) eyes the Chargers’ offensive formation. 

An official conference of officials, meeting officially. 

The CBS broadcast team of Jim Nantz (left), and Phil Simms, in their booth high above the field. 

The sun sets on the East-side upper scoreboard, with the then-tied score.

Head Coach Mike McCarthy seeking an explanation from the side judge. 

WR Randall Cobb lined up... well, wide. 

WR Jeff Janis attempts to make a move on Chargers’ CB Jason Verett.

The San Diego bench area. 

Another shot of the Green Bay defense down in our end. 

The Packers’ offense trying to run as much time off the clock as possible near the end of the game. 

The last time out before the BIG STOP at the end of the game. CB Damarious Randall (#23, left) batted down the ball on the game’s final play to secure the Packers’ win. Also seen here are CB Casey Hayward (#29) and CB Sam Shields (#37). 

Whew... the final score. 

And a 6-0 record. Next up, a road trip to Denver. No easy games ahead, but very few predicted them to be 6-0 going into the bye week.