<P> The Green Bay Packers were founded on August 11 , 1919 by former high - school football rivals Earl `` Curly '' Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun . Lambeau solicited funds for uniforms from his employer , the Indian Packing Company . He was given $500 ( $6,900 today ) for uniforms and equipment , on the condition that the team be named for its sponsor . The Green Bay Packers have played in their original city longer than any other team in the NFL . </P>
<P> The Green Bay Packers were founded on August 11 , 1919 by former high - school football rivals Earl `` Curly '' Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun . Lambeau solicited funds for uniforms from his employer , the Indian Packing Company . He was given $500 ( $6,900 today ) for uniforms and equipment , on the condition that the team be named for its sponsor . The Green Bay Packers have played in their original city longer than any other team in the NFL . </P>
where did green bay packers get their name
where did green bay packers get their name
the Indian Packing Company
the Indian Packing Company