(PACKERS) – In recognition of the late Bob Harlan’s contributions to the Green Bay Packers, the organization announced today they will install Harlan’s name in a place of honor on Lambeau Field’s northeast façade.
“I had the opportunity to share with the Harlan family last week that we will be adding Bob’s name to the northeast corner of the Lambeau Field façade,” said Packers President and CEO Ed Policy. “Bob was integral in remaking Lambeau into an iconic and revered stadium, and it is fitting that his name will be forever recognized as one of the most important leaders in Packers history.
“Bob relentlessly dedicated himself to our organization and we are grateful for all he did.”
The former Packers President and CEO’s name will be unveiled on the façade during the 2026 season, at a game that will be determined after the NFL schedule is finalized. Additional details in conjunction with this honor will be announced at a later date.
“Our dad had incredible respect for the incomparable history of the Green Bay Packers,” said Kevin Harlan. “The honor of having his name among the legends of this franchise, names that symbolize the greatest in pro football history, is the most treasured of his career.
“Our hearts are filled with enormous gratitude. We extend our sincere appreciation to Ed Policy and the entire Packers organization for this honor beyond measure.”
The Lambeau Field façade includes the names of former Packers (players, coaches and a contributor) who have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with those names positioned along the sidelines. The façade also includes the franchise’s retired numbers emblazoned on the north end. Harlan’s name will be installed in a separate area of recognition, in the northeast corner, alongside the name of former Packers GM Ted Thompson, who was honored in 2021 for his significant contributions to the organization’s success.
Harlan passed away Thursday, March 5, at the age of 89. He originally joined the organization in 1971 and was elected President and CEO in 1989. He served as principal executive until his retirement in January 2008.
On the field, the Packers enjoyed a resurgence under Harlan’s guidance, posting the league’s best overall record, 152-88, from 1993-2007, and returning the Lombardi Trophy to Green Bay with a victory in Super Bowl XXXI. The successful period also included 13 straight .500-or-better seasons (1992-2004), an impressive accomplishment in the free agency era and the team’s best stretch since the 1930s and ’40s.
Off the field, the crowning achievement of Harlan’s tenure — the $295 million redevelopment of historic Lambeau Field — was ushered in at the beginning of the 2003 season and has stood as a key component of the team’s financial strength for ongoing success.
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