For 57 years, Lambeau Field has been the Green Bay Packers stadium name. But could a name change be in store?
Rodgers Thoughts
In his weekly appearance on the Pat Mcafee Show, Aaron Rodgers was asked how he would feel about a potential name change. “I don’t want it to happen”. “The league is about dollars”. Rodgers is correct in that regard. He mentioned how the NBA and English Premier League use sponsor logos on their jerseys to make money. “Naming rights and jersey rights for the Premier League are incredible fees that are paid”, Rodgers said. Just this year alone, the English Premier League has made 462 million Euros (the equivalent of $457 million US dollars) with jersey sponsorships. Imagine what the NFL could make if they did this. The conversation about a name change to Lambeau Field stems from the Packers upcoming game in London against the New York Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which is one of the most iconic soccer stadiums in the world.
Lambeau Field History
Lambeau Field was originally called City Stadium when it opened in 1957. However, the team changed the stadium name to honor the franchise’s founder Curly Lambeau in 1965 after he passed away. Since then, the stadium has undergone several upgrades over the years and makes the argument for being the best overall stadium in the NFL in terms of visual appeal and overall atmosphere.
My Thoughts
As a Green Bay Packers fan myself, Lambeau Field is a magical place to be. I attended my first game two weeks ago and there was just something different about being there and seeing all the history around me. The statues of Vince Lombardi and Curly Lambeau. All the posters and billboards of present and former players. Lastly, it was surreal to look at the iconic scoreboard that has “Lambeau Field” above it. If the team were to decide to change the stadium name someday, the mystique will feel and look quite different. Although change is sometimes necessary, sometimes it’s better to let things be as they are.
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