Overview
Packers legends past and present feature in this retrospective of stand-out moments for the team
The Big 50: Green Bay Packers is an amazing look at the fifty men and moments that have made the Packers the Packers. Longtime sportswriters and radio host Drew Olson and Jason Wilde recount the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. The Big 50: Green Bay Packers brilliantly brings to life the historic franchise's remarkable story, from Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr to Brett Favre, Reggie White, Aaron Rodgers, and beyond.
Reviews
"He's a very, very special player." —Hall of Famer Bart Starr on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Author Biography
Drew Olson hosts sports radio programming for The Big 920 and The Big 1070 in Wisconsin. He previously worked for twenty years as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Olson is also the co-author If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers with Bill Schroeder. Jason Wilde is an NFL senior writer for ESPN Wisconsin and an ESPN Radio host. He previously covered the Packers for the Wisconsin State Journal. A two-time NSSA Wisconsin Sportswriter of the year, Wilde has won multiple Associated Press Sports Editors and Wisconsin Newspaper Association Awards for his writing. Bob Harlan is the former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the Green Bay Packers. He resides in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Press Releases
The Big 50: Green Bay Packers
The Men and Moments that Made the Green Bay Packers
By Drew Olson and Jason Wilde / Foreword by Bob Harlan
Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com
Few teams in professional sports can match the Green Bay Packers’ track record of success, their passionate fanbase and their century of rich tradition. In 100 years of professional football, the Packers have cemented their place as one of the most iconic franchises in modern sports.
In The Big 50: Green Bay Packers: The Men and Moments that Made the Green Bay Packers (Triumph Books, Sep 3, 2019), veteran journalists and broadcasters Drew Olson and Jason Wilde combine their decades of experience and unrivaled knowledge of all things Cheesehead. Together they present a thoroughly researched and thoughtfully ranked collection of essays exploring the most memorable moments and biggest personalities in team history. The subjects covered in this great new title are responsible for shaping the identity and evolution of one of sport’s most legendary organizations. Highlights include:
- A passionate foreword from former Packers CEO Bob Harlan
- Profiles of the most influential players and coaches, including Ray Nitschke, Brett Favre, Ron Wolf and other fan favorites
- The origin story behind the Lambeau Leap, and the remarkable play that led to the first instance of the popular celebration
- The games that defined the franchise, from the Ice Bowl to the infamous “Fail Mary”
- How Vince Lombardi embraced a progressive culture, bringing African American players to Green Bay in an era of intolerance
The Big 50: Green Bay Packers offers fans a complete guide to generations of memories from the frozen tundra. Packer fans of all ages will find value in its pages.
About the Authors:
Drew Olson hosts sports radio programming for The Big 920 and The Big 1070 in Wisconsin. He previously worked for twenty years as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Olson is also the co-author If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers with Bill Schroeder.
Jason Wilde is an NFL senior writer for ESPN Wisconsin and an ESPN Radio host. He previously covered the Packers for the Wisconsin State Journal. A two-time NSSA Wisconsin Sportswriter of the year, Wilde has won multiple Associated Press Sports Editors and Wisconsin Newspaper Association Awards for his writing.
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