Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Boys in Blue

AP Photo/Mike Roemer

Quick observation from the "Return to Titletown" rally at Lambeau Field last week: Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson both wore "ACME PACKERS" sideline jackets.

AP Photo/Mike Roemer

Mark Murphy was decked out in the customary green and gold.

Rick Wood/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

I don't know if this was their choice, or the jackets were given to them because they were handy, but they sure looked good.

One of the great strengths of the Packer organization is its rich history. Another is the team's own awareness of that history, which hasn't always been the case.

AP Photo/Mike Roemer

It's fitting that the 1929 team, which brought Green Bay its first World Championship, got an invitation to this party. Good for the Packers.

3 comments:

Fred said...

Are these ACME sideline jackets for sale to the public? I can't find them anywhere.

Fred said...

Are these ACME sideline jackets for sale to the public? I can't find them anywhere.

Chance Michaels said...

They were during the season, but are long out of stock.

They might pop up on eBay or other secondary markets. If the throwbacks make another appearance next season, we might get more ACME Packer merchandise.