How the Green Bay Packers came to be America’s only non-profit NFL franchise

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Brenda Krainik and Candy Conard in Green BayWisconsin share the back-story of how the Green Bay Packers came to be America’s only non-profit NFL team.

More than 360,000 fans are ardent shareholders, and the concession stands at Lambeau Field are operated by local non-profit organizations.

Brenda also shares insights about cool things to do and see in the little town of Green Bay—with the world’s most passionate football fans.

 

Click here to listen to the podcast interview

1919 Green Bay Packers football team Photo Credit: Green Bay Packers
1919 Green Bay Packers football team Photo Credit: Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers stock certificate. Credit: Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers stock certificate. Credit: Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers statue in front of Titletown Brewing Company, Geen Bay, Wiconsin Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer
Green Bay Packers statue in front of Titletown Brewing Company, Geen Bay, Wiconsin Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer
Candy Conard tour guide extraordinaire at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Candy Conard tour guide extraordinaire at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin

 

 

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