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In addition to a look at their super bowl wins, and a tribute to. First disc is a complete history of the packers up to the favre years. It is the thirdoldest franchise in the nfl, dating back to 1919, and is the only nonprofit, communityowned major league professional sports team based in the united states. Looking for a sports nerds take on what will happen sunday.
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