The First Lambeau Leap (Original Broadcast) 

Hands down one of the best traditions in all of professional sports. Respect from a Cowboys fan

Nice little story someone might enjoy reading.. When I was a kid in middle school in Wisconsin, I was a 'Troubled child'...constantly in trouble, in and out of school suspensions, in and out of jail. Didn't care about anything, really. Was on a bad path. Well, one day we're told that an NFL player named LeRoy Butler was coming to the school to give a motivational speech of some sort. I don't know what the speech was, because, as was common back then, I had done something stupid and was punished by not being allowed to attend the event. Since all the teachers were at the auditorium for the event, I was told to sit in the School Office while it was going on.. Well, I'm sitting there moping and just being an angry kid, when all of a sudden, Leroy Butler walks into the Office. The event was over so he went to the Principles office for one reason or another, and he noticed me sitting there. He asked if I was at the event, and I told him No, I was told to sit in the Office as punishment for something I had done (I don't remember)..he ended up talking about how he himself had a troubled Childhood and was always getting in trouble, making life difficult for himself and those around him. He talked about his experiences growing up, and how he realized that how he was acting was not going to get him far in life and that he was basically setting himself up for failure. So he decided to change his life for the better and ended up going to college, which led to him playing in NFL. That it was difficult to change his bad habits, but he eventually did through hard work and dedication, and his life improved dramatically after DECIDING to improve his life. He didn't scold me or ignore me..he sympathized with me. *He related to me.* He showed me that life is what you make it. You can be angry and upset and live an angry, upsetting life, or you could make the decision to be happy and positive, and live a happy and positive life. We only spoke for maybe 2-3 minutes, but it changed my life for the better because he told me EXACTLY what I needed to hear at that stage in my life. I wanted to have that passion for life that I seen in him. His willingness to open up to me about his similar childhood and how he overcame it, changed me for the better. That interaction resulted with me DECIDING to make my life better rather than be resentful and bitter about my rough upbringing. He put it into a perspective that I could relate to and understand. I don't know where I would be if he didn't do that for me, to be completely honest. Well, after the talk, he ended up giving me a photo of his (Since I couldn't get one at the event) signed it for me with a message saying "Stay Positive" then we shook hands, said farewells and parted ways.. *Moral of the Story is this: When you meet someone who you think deserves the least attention and affection (such as the brash, aggressive, asshole, troublemaker kid that I was); those are the type of people that often need attention and affection the most. One small act of kindness can change someones life for the better, even if it seems like they don't **_'deserve'_** affection. Even if it feels like an impossible goal, try to empathize with the 'Troubled people' as best as you can. They not be receptive in that moment, but it WILL stick with them. Be kind to one another, no matter what differences you may have. And equally as important: No matter what you've been through in life, you can be happy and prosper if you make the decision to. Don't stand in your own way on the path to happiness.* The other lesson from this story? *Leroy Butler is a fucking Legend.* He has forever earned my respect and appreciation as a kind and considerate person. Try to be kind, understanding and empathetic to one another, folks. Take care.

Holy hell, what a clutch lateral.

Even as a Bears fan, there’s something “magical” about the Lambeau Leap and the interaction between the player and the fans. Respect!

LOL at Brett Favre running all the way out to high five him

The very play that cemented Leroy Butler's induction into the Hall of Fame. Great to finally say that now he's going in!

I remember watching this game and cracking up when he jumped in to the stands!

Butler was a great DB. White was an awesome DE. RIP Reggie. This was 24 years ago and I remember this like it was last year.

Miss Jim & Max, they were the best announcers!!

Love the Jim Irwin Max McGee broadcast

Imagine if instant replay was around then. Reggie would've been marked out of bounds.

"Who's this guy in the jacket running out to dance with Butler?" It's Favre. Because of course it's Favre.

If Max and Jim had known this was the first moment of a tradition, I’m sure they would have had a better radio call

I love it when the players make the fan's part of it.

Brett Favre was the coolest fun enthusiastic QB ever great teammate and Legend

Reggie White was awesome. RIP! Butler, Favre, great games to watch.

What a great play to have the first leap!!

God I miss Jim and Max

Sitting in the tavern with the old man; drinking some beer and playing ship, captain and crew while watching this game. Thanks for bringing back such great memories Bent!

I remember watching Packer games with the sound turned off and the radio on with Jim Irwin and Max McGee! Great times. I loved listening to those guys!

Congratulations to Leroy Butler being named to NFL Hall of Fame. The Lambeau Leap arrives in Canton.

He didn't step out, he was on his toes, then he flipped the ball to Butler before coming down on his heels out of bounds

Yeah Lambeau.... Yeah Packers!!!!!!!!!

Hahahaha oh my god what a pitch. I love the packers.

Leroy Buttler was at my High School today doing his last ever school speech, he is one awesome guy!!!!!

Can't believe they didn't see how far out Reggie was, but definitely a great moment in Packers history!!!

I'm here because Leroy Butler is discussing the 25th Anniversary of this on The Big Show.

Damn if this one done today this play would not have counted. Glad we got it when it did. Or the Lambeau leap might not exist today. #GoPackGo

I was at this game (in the shade). More memorable than the first Lambeau leap was the temperature. That was the coldest I have been for that long in my life. Per pro football reference the game was -20 windchill, after 3+ hours you remember the cold 27 years later. Scroll down to show game info drop down see weather. www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199312260gnb.htm

As a Clemson fan hearing Leroy butlers name brought back painful memories

He told Lebron the day before and told him he was gonna jump in the crowd😂

Glad to have met this man at a breast cancer awareness volleyball game. Signed a shirt for me.

I was at this game. Pretty memorable even though I was a young bears fan. It was definitely cold as balls that day but very cool start to a tradition for the pack

92 stepped out of bounds

One thing I love about Favre, he's the only quarterback you'd ever see sprinting out onto the field to join the hype off of a defensive touchdown. Guy got so excited to see his team kick some ass

Damn, Reggie was out of bounds. Still, a heads-up, iconic play by him and Butler. And the first Lambeau Leap - out of pure joy! Gongratulations, Mr. Butler! Long over due entrance into the HOF!

RIP no. 33 @ 2:41

1:24 My man said stop snitching, he wasn’t out of bounds lol

AWWW THE GOOD OLE DAYS BEFORE INSTANT REPLAY

I have Leroy butlers autograph.

He deserves to be in the hall of fame just for inventing the Lambeau Leap. The countless plays he made are just extra.

I'm here because of Czabe

I largely don't like how replay is utilized, but watching this play makes me thankful it exists.

Here celebrating the first Leroy's Leap day!

Was this the game where the field temp was negative 22 degrees? I think I might have been there as a kid?! I'll never forget the temp, and I remember we stomped the Raiders, but don't remember much else other than my hot chocolate freezing instantly when it dripped on my Packers parka... and of course the two fat guys sitting next to me with Beersicles... beer icicles hanging from their beards.

I was at this game, It was Very cold! I could't feel my legs.

I was randomly thinking about this 2 days ago and boom on my suggested

My wife and I were at this game. I had gone into the tunnel next to the concessions to have a cigarette. As I finished and made my way back to my seat through the tunnel I heard the Roar of the crowd and jogged up to the opening by the stands to see Reggie White lateral to LeRoy Butler and was able to see the rest of the play which now is Infamous history. I will never forget it and it replays in my memory everytime I see a Packer do the leap. Priceless! I no longer smoke.(Reggie was out of bounds...lol)

Thanks Leroy 💪

Still not selfish in 14. Go Pack Go.

Big boy 92 is a fucking legend

Nice job @BentMG putting in the radio audio. Thanks! GO PACK GO!

Amazing how the leap was so legendary that hardly anybody even remembers how insane the play itself was (even if Reggie was out of bounds and so it likely wouldn't hold up today)

1:26 looks like Reggie is on the white line....

I love everything about Wisconsin pride...what else but the Green Bay Packers, watched. superbowl and the one and. only Ice Bowl onto #50

I live in Green Bay and it's funny if it's a home game and the opposing team scores and who ever made the touchdown tries to do a leap they are shoved back while beer is dumped on them.what the he'll do they think the fans are going to do too them

Jesus , I thought this was from the 70s based on the thumbnail and it is from 93... We have made a lot of improvement with HD television... incredible...

Man this seems like it happened yesterday but look how old it appears, craziness

Art Shell was jinxed as a head coach. Always seemed to have no luck or bad luck. This play is a prime example.

Funny, they never even mentioned him going into the stands

Lmao these announcers sound like my freakin grandparents talking

Like top 5 moment in Packer history, you got Leroy Butler of course (HOF) Reggie White, best defensive lineman ever, Farve running out on the field, being Farve. You got Holmgrem looking cold AF, and trust me, your skin just bites on a late December day in WI like this! Boy we had it good on Sunday's back then! Go Pack GO

Happy Leap Day!!!

My brother and I were at that game. All I remember is that it was cold, our beer was freezing. Don't recall seeing the leap. Good times.

Thank you. I learned something today!

I live and breathe green and gold but I must say that Reggie was out of bounds when he lateraled the ball. I seen that game when it first happened but I never noticed that Reggie was out of bounds.

I love it! Thank you! Totally moving to Green Bay!

I was there and remember it well. Great game!

Awesome memories of Reggie White and company.

Incredible play

Nice random video to run across! Go Pack Go!

I was there 😀

I'm not lying i Met Leroy Butler true story but OMG

A moment of history, the beginning of a tradition in Green Bay i love... Go Pack go 💚💛🏈

I was there! Nearly froze to death, 1 degree at game time.

I was at this game, -23 wind chill factor at game time. The Raiders played tough in the first half but clearly the cold affected them in the 2nd half. When this play happened no one really knew what was going on because all the players kind of let up.

Leroy Butler was the man.

And the bears STILL SUCK!!

Lol hIs foot was out but GO PACKERS

omg the guy in the blue with the red gloves on prone holding Butler in the stands is crAcking me UP! Gotta love 'dem cheeseheads!!! #LambeauLeap

I think it wasn't a fumble, but an interception instead. The receiving ballplayer didn't quite have the handle on the ball, it bounced off his jersey and into Reggie White's hands, who then lateraled it to Butler for the rest.

that was an amazing run

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE ONE OF THE GREATEST PACKERS SAFETIES THE CREATOR OF THE LAMBEAU LEAP AND WHO SHOULD BE IN THE HOF!!! LEROY BUTLER!!! 🧀🏈

I remember watching that game to this day . I'll be 33 soon.

my uncle Roy #Leroy butler

This had to be late December, if not sooner. I recall in Buffalo was minus-3, with minus-30 wind chill. This had to be about the same temperature level, if not colder.

Based Leroy

one of the coldest games in NFL history.....cant believe its been 30 years almost

@ 2:39 straight drilled #33 😳😂

No way are they bringing back instant replay dude I’m telling you

most epic TD pick 6 fumble interception in history ever fumbled out of one guys hands into another then shuffled into another

GO PACK GO!!!!

Leroy Butler did it first? I always thought it was Robert Brooks...

Leroy Butler - HALL OF FAME

pure magic

lebron had a feeling that he was gonna do this before the game even started

Historic in Packers lore!!!!

can’t hate the packers :)

Interesting, looks like the first ever Lambeau Leap shouldn't have counted if instant reply was available. Nevertheless, that will always be a historic moment in Packer history. Besides, even with instant replay today they still make mistakes.