and I do not intend to start now!" Dramatic improvement The results of Lombardi's approach were dramatic. In the season opener against the Chicago Bears, the Packers held on to win 9–6 and celebrated the victory by carrying their new head coach off the field. In his first year on the sidelines, the Packers posted their first winning record since 1947. The team's quick turnaround netted Lombardi unanimous honors as NFL coach of the year. Schedule Preseason Regular season Lombardi's first regular season game as Packers coach was on September 27. In front of 32,150 fans, the Packers won the game. In the final seven minutes, the Packers put up nine points to win the game by a score of 9–6. Jim Taylor scored a touchdown to put the Packers on the scoreboard. Max McGee would have a sixty-one-yard punt which would land on the Bears 2-yard line. The punt set up the final score of the game. Hawg Hanner scored a safety on Bears quarterback Ed Brown. After the game, Jim Ringo grabbed the game ball and gave it to Lombardi. Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Regular season Week 1: vs. Chicago Bears Standings Roster Awards, records, and honors Vince Lombardi, Coach of the Year Milestones References Sportsencyclopedia.com Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers seasons