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They are named this because when they first began they were sponsored by the Acme packing corporation. It was how they could afford the equipment and salaries. As time went on and Acme went away they became the Green Bay Packers instead in honor of the city they play in.
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What did JE Clair name his football team?
J.E. Clair named his football team Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers named brooks?
no
Why are the packers named the packers?
Because of the meat-packing industry in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers kickers named Dave?
Rayner
What is the Green Bay Packers relation to meat packers?
they were named after an Indian meat packing co.
What did green bay become?
The Green Bay Packers are still the Green Bay Packers.
Is there a player named Major Mosley playing for the Green Bay Packers?
No
Were the Green Bay Packers the pickle packers?
No, they were never called the pickle packers. Their name dates back to their origins in 1919 when the Indian Packaging Company funded the team to get it started on the condition that the team be named after them. Since they play in Green Bay Wisconsin they became the Green Bay Packers.
Why are packers fans called cheeseheads?
The reason is because the Packers were named after the company that packed their jerseys, uniforms and also packed cheese. This company operates out of Green Bay that is why they are called the Green Bay Packers.
What state are the green brae packers from?
The Green Bay Packers are from Wisconsin. It's north of Illinois and east of Minnesota.
What is the hometown to the Green Bay Packers?
The packers are located in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin.
What is the Green Bay Packers home city?
The Green Bay Packers come from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
