8/22/64, preseason game at County Stadium. Bears were defending champs & wearing black arm bands on their sleeves in honor of Willie Gallimore & Bo Farrington (who died in a car accident during training camp).
Two games on display in this footage. The other game was from the week before against the runner-up New York Football Giants in Green Bay. Paul Hornung's return to the Packers after serving a one year suspension in 1963
Yep. This was really the only “down” year under Lombardi. They only lost 2 games in 1963, but both losses were to the Bears. In 1964, they went 8-5-1 and lost several close games because of critical missed FG’s or PATs by Hornung. It was so bad it prompted Lombardi to sign Don Chandler to kick in 1965. But ‘64 was still a transitional year. The defense, while good, was sort of re-tooling before regaining it’s dominance, plugging some new people in, and the offense began to struggle as Taylor and Hornung both aged, and they began to rely more on the passing game.
@@scooter5940 They had some injuries in the offensive line that year also. I believe both Forrest Gregg & Bob Skoronski were shifted around to different spots on the line.
My Mom was on the cheerleading squad from ‘63 to ‘65 . She said it was so much fun , but the late November and early December games were a real challenge .
I can't imagine how a lady could be a cheerleader in our winter weather? I can remember being outside some days but as a kid it was fun, now as an older adult, a MUCH older adult, it's no longer remotely close to being fun. It's an amazing story that your Mom was a cheerleader for the Packers! I have a Mom story too. My Mom worked two jobs back in the late 60's, early 70's. One of them was being a waitress at one of the fancy restaurants in Downtown Milwaukee. I can't remember exactly what the name was. Ugh! However one particular weekend she had a large group come in for dinner. She was one of the people who waited on them. It was the Dallas Cowboys. She told me how polite Tom Landry was, and how decent they all were, plus they gave her a HUGE TIP. She made more on that table that she did all week there. I miss my Mom, she was one of the hardest working people I ever met. And she was the most dedicated woman to her family. Merry Christmas to our Moms! And Merry Christmas to you and everyone else as well. God Bless and let's pray for a much Safer and Happier New Year! 🙏
I was born in Milwaukee, well Cudahy actually in 67, and I remember WITI Channel-6 during the 70's. Tom Hooper, Jill Giesler, Albert the Alley Cat, and the others who did the news, helped with the MDA Telethons. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of Milwaukee. The 41-Twin Drive-in Theater, Willow's Mini-Golfing and Driving Range, the Go-Karts on South 27th Street, Southridge Mall, Southgate Mall, and Toys"R"Us on 27th and Howard Avenue. But the best times were spent going to Milwaukee County Stadium to see the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers! It was always a treat, a blessing to spend time there. I really miss the 70's and 80's!
I think Rudy Bukeage (spelling?) was the Bear quarterback back then. I remember watching these games on TV in black & white and then when I’d attend a game in person, I was overwhelmed by the color!
Billy Wade started the year as quarterback but was replaced by Rudy Bukich towards the end of the season.
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Rudy Bukich and Bill Wade were the Bears QBs during the early to mid-60s. Wade had won the NFL championship in '63, Bukich the back up that year and the year before. Wade was all of a month younger than Bukich. Both were in their early to mid 30s then, that period between 1962 and 1966. Wade would retire after 1966 at age 36, as he didn't play much that season or in '65. Bukich played a few more years, but not as a starter for the Bears, playing in 3 games in '67, 2 in '68.
Excellent. Thanks for posting. Also, it was a different game back then. When you consider or compare the difference between the size of the linemen then and now it puts it into perspective. 60 years ago the linemen averaged 230-250lbs but still very athletic, but today they average 280-300lbs. and not nearly as athletic.
I don't remember if it was in SI or in Life in 1960 that talked about this, they were going through a transition in which the height and weight of OLs were already changing, I believe it was the fact that they were getting taller and lighter compared to previous decade
Exactly. I remember when Rosie Greer was about the only player in the league over 300 pounds. I suspect all of the steroids used in the meat supply chain as the main reason humans have become so huge.
@ Greek and Roman soldiers already ate a balanced diet, Roman soldiers even used an "energy drink" that gave them extra strength and consequently a physical advantage over enemy soldiers, imagine players from the 50s? Cleveland Browns was the first team to use nutritionists where each player had a diet according to their bodies, so they most likely also used some drinks to have greater performance, which explains how dominant they were in the 50s.
I was watching the video of the 1959 Pro Bowl and I was shocked at how the players gave their blood in that game, besides it was strange to see Van Brocklin and Frank Gifford playing games, the defenders tackling like a regular game.
Hey shout -out to the person who found this footage it's in great condition did you remastered it Man they looked very fast did you speed it up a little bit
8/22/64, preseason game at County Stadium. Bears were defending champs & wearing black arm bands on their sleeves in honor of Willie Gallimore & Bo Farrington (who died in a car accident during training camp).
Yep. Back when the two teams played during preseason for the annual Midwest Shrine game. Preseason games were taken a lot more seriously back then.
Two games on display in this footage. The other game was from the week before against the runner-up New York Football Giants in Green Bay. Paul Hornung's return to the Packers after serving a one year suspension in 1963
Yep. This was really the only “down” year under Lombardi. They only lost 2 games in 1963, but both losses were to the Bears. In 1964, they went 8-5-1 and lost several close games because of critical missed FG’s or PATs by Hornung. It was so bad it prompted Lombardi to sign Don Chandler to kick in 1965. But ‘64 was still a transitional year. The defense, while good, was sort of re-tooling before regaining it’s dominance, plugging some new people in, and the offense began to struggle as Taylor and Hornung both aged, and they began to rely more on the passing game.
@@scooter5940 They had some injuries in the offensive line that year also. I believe both Forrest Gregg & Bob Skoronski were shifted around to different spots on the line.
The middle part with the player introductions was from Lambeau but the game action is from Milwaukee County Stadium
My Mom was on the cheerleading squad from ‘63 to ‘65 . She said it was so much fun , but the late November and early December games were a real challenge .
I can't imagine how a lady could be a cheerleader in our winter weather? I can remember being outside some days but as a kid it was fun, now as an older adult, a MUCH older adult, it's no longer remotely close to being fun. It's an amazing story that your Mom was a cheerleader for the Packers! I have a Mom story too. My Mom worked two jobs back in the late 60's, early 70's. One of them was being a waitress at one of the fancy restaurants in Downtown Milwaukee. I can't remember exactly what the name was. Ugh! However one particular weekend she had a large group come in for dinner. She was one of the people who waited on them. It was the Dallas Cowboys. She told me how polite Tom Landry was, and how decent they all were, plus they gave her a HUGE TIP. She made more on that table that she did all week there. I miss my Mom, she was one of the hardest working people I ever met. And she was the most dedicated woman to her family. Merry Christmas to our Moms! And Merry Christmas to you and everyone else as well. God Bless and let's pray for a much Safer and Happier New Year! 🙏
6 pre season games a year, and the starters played at least part of every game. Times have changed.
I can just barely remember 6 preseason games. Brutal
But 14 regular season games.
I was born in Milwaukee, well Cudahy actually in 67, and I remember WITI Channel-6 during the 70's. Tom Hooper, Jill Giesler, Albert the Alley Cat, and the others who did the news, helped with the MDA Telethons. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of Milwaukee. The 41-Twin Drive-in Theater, Willow's Mini-Golfing and Driving Range, the Go-Karts on South 27th Street, Southridge Mall, Southgate Mall, and Toys"R"Us on 27th and Howard Avenue. But the best times were spent going to Milwaukee County Stadium to see the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers! It was always a treat, a blessing to spend time there. I really miss the 70's and 80's!
Great footage here. The images are so clear. This must be from the early 60s, perhaps the '61 championship.
My teacher back in the 1960s used to get reel to reel films of the New York Giants for us to watch. Those were the days.
I think Rudy Bukeage (spelling?) was the Bear quarterback back then. I remember watching these games on TV in black & white and then when I’d attend a game in person, I was overwhelmed by the color!
Yep, that looked like Rudy Bukich to me. Looks like a couple different games interspersed; I believe some of the footage was vs the NY Giants.
Billy Wade started the year as quarterback but was replaced by Rudy Bukich towards the end of the season.
Rudy Bukich and Bill Wade were the Bears QBs during the early to mid-60s. Wade had won the NFL championship in '63, Bukich the back up that year and the year before. Wade was all of a month younger than Bukich. Both were in their early to mid 30s then, that period between 1962 and 1966. Wade would retire after 1966 at age 36, as he didn't play much that season or in '65. Bukich played a few more years, but not as a starter for the Bears, playing in 3 games in '67, 2 in '68.
Is it just me or did some teams alternate QB during games?
Excellent. Thanks for posting.
Also, it was a different game back then. When you consider or compare the difference between the size of the linemen then and now it puts it into perspective. 60 years ago the linemen averaged 230-250lbs but still very athletic, but today they average 280-300lbs. and not nearly as athletic.
I don't remember if it was in SI or in Life in 1960 that talked about this, they were going through a transition in which the height and weight of OLs were already changing, I believe it was the fact that they were getting taller and lighter compared to previous decade
Exactly. I remember when Rosie Greer was about the only player in the league over 300 pounds. I suspect all of the steroids used in the meat supply chain as the main reason humans have become so huge.
@ Greek and Roman soldiers already ate a balanced diet, Roman soldiers even used an "energy drink" that gave them extra strength and consequently a physical advantage over enemy soldiers, imagine players from the 50s? Cleveland Browns was the first team to use nutritionists where each player had a diet according to their bodies, so they most likely also used some drinks to have greater performance, which explains how dominant they were in the 50s.
Great films notice how sidelines are organized
Hey, didn't these guys know that they were supposed to do a dance every time they made a play?
NEANDERTHALS.
Lombardi: if you get to the end zone act like you've been there before.
number 85, the veteran, Max McGee.
Looks like a preseason game.
Saw this game on tv in Lacrosse, WI.
Is that Jack Concanon throwing multiple interceptions?
For those who don’t know it, back then these games were called “ exhibition”games.
I was watching the video of the 1959 Pro Bowl and I was shocked at how the players gave their blood in that game, besides it was strange to see Van Brocklin and Frank Gifford playing games, the defenders tackling like a regular game.
Is Jay Cutler at QB? Throwing picks left and right
Hey shout -out to the person who found this footage it's in great condition did you remastered it Man they looked very fast did you speed it up a little bit
All the starters played in a preseason game.
Milwaukee County Stadium!
That first series against the Bears: The Packers threw the ball?
At 1:40 Lambeau stands look strange. As though in the middle of increasing the capacity.
I forgot both teams shared one sideline at ole CS.
And that setup is non-existent today.
Go Pack Go!!
What a play by Jordan to sack their QB at 3:42.
Number 26, Herb Adderly.
I think we should go back to marking where a player goes out of bounds with the referees hat.