I remember this memory so vividly. My Dad said to me, BE SURE YOU WATCH THESE GUYS! This team WILL WIN a Super Bowl! He was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and on July 4th, 1996 he passed away. Later that season it happened! But the 90's led up to this. It was an amazing time to be a Packers fan but sadly I lost both my parents with 18 months of each other. I missed quite a few games during these times. So I am THANKFUL for you sharing these with us. My Mom passed in December of 94. So the following years while awesome for Packers fans I was not exactly jumping for joy. I really wish I was able to see the entire 1995 & 1996 seasons. Just to see them now without my sadness. But again I am so thankful to get to see what games I can see. Thanks again.
It was rare at this time for the Packers to have a home game in the prime 4PM Eastern kickoff slot - nowadays it's commonplace but I remember it was a bit unusual back then that the Packers were hosting a late game.
Brett Favre may not be the greatest qb of all time (though he certainly deserves to be on the outskirts of that conversation) but he is easily the most entertaining. His whole physicality and energy is so enthralling. He had this hirky-jerky way of moving, throwing and running that was truly unique and fun to watch. Also the way he would shovel the ball from awkward angles and throw with such fearless, gunslinger verve endeared him to many a fan, even from other teams.
