Gridiron Greats
Earl “Curly” Lambeau
Earl "Curly" Lambeau was a pioneering figure in professional football, best known as the founder, player, and longtime coach of the Green Bay Packers. Born in 1898, he helped establish the team in 1919 and led them to six NFL championships. Lambeau was a key innovator, promoting the forward pass and shaping early football strategy. His leadership turned the Packers into a storied franchise. Lambeau Field, the team’s iconic stadium, is named in his honor, preserving his enduring legacy. He is a member of the charter class, 1963, of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Monday Evening
My Dear Marguerite:
I am somewhat disappointed in not receiving mail from you today. You always write Sundays.
I suppose Green Bay is celebrating in grand array over the news of peace.
I was awakened last night by whistles, bells and yelling and concluded that news of peace must
have arrived. All our companies lined up and took part in a large parade in South Bend. It is the first time we were in town for about 7 weeks. There was a tremendous crowd making considerable noise. We marched back and I don’t suppose we will see South Bend for another month. Nevertheless we made a splendid record as we are drilled pretty good.
All of us are going to church now to celebrate peace.
I wish you could see the inside of the church. I have never seen its equal. I will send you a picture of the inside.
Give your mother a warning. You know this is the month of November. I hope you have not forgotten her promise.
I wish you could of seen the game Saturday. It was very exciting, and interesting.
I had a sore arm from the shot I received, but it was taped and I played the entire game. It muse of limbered up because it is in excellent shape now. At the end of the half we were ahead 7-0. In the third quarter our tackle sprained his ankle and they immediately shoved a play over him for a touchdown.
Great Lakes was supposed to have the best team in the country but hope has changed.
There is no double about their ability as they are all college graduates and stars. Three are former Notre Dame men. I will have the accurate accounts of the games when I go home and you can look them over if you wish.
Next Saturday we play Michigan again at Notre Dame. Another thriller.
I received a wire from my Dad telling me to go home on account of his brothers death, but he might as well of asked me to spit diamonds.
Don’t be surprised if you hear my voice over the telephone some of these fine cool days. Because the first chance I get, for a 48 hour furlough – me for G.B. I will not have time to warn you but I think everything will be alright.
I am glad you are making use of my sweater as I positively could not wear it.
It appears that you are making good at Stillers and no doubt you will obtain your increase in salary. Do you think you could get along without your job. I hope you were not extremely friendly to Otto
Stiller when he was home.
I worry very much about you. I suppose you think I am foolish but at any rate it’s my nature.
I expect to give you valuable information within the new few days as to my future, and as soon as I obtain the news I will inform you.
With Longing Love,
Earl
