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A Jersey for Us: Packers Unveil ‘1923 Classic’—Proudly the NFL’s Publicly Owned Team

When the Green Bay Packers announced their new “1923 Classic” uniform for the 2025 season, it wasn’t just another jersey drop—it was a powerful reminder of what makes this franchise truly unique: being the only publicly owned team in the NFL.

Draped in navy blue with a hand-painted, vintage-style helmet, the “1923 Classic” takes fans back a full century to when the team first became a publicly owned corporation. In 1923, facing financial peril, the citizens of Green Bay stepped in—buying shares, saving the team, and forever changing its destiny.

Unlike any other team in American sports, the Packers have no billionaire owner or faceless corporation behind them. Instead, they belong to hundreds of thousands of fans—shareholders who expect no profit, only the pride of calling the Packers “ours.” This community spirit was born in 1923, when the team officially registered as a public corporation and began playing for an entire city, not just a single owner.

The 1923 season itself was a landmark: it marked the Packers’ third NFL campaign, a 7-2-1 record, and games played at Bellevue Park under the legendary Curly Lambeau. More importantly, it was the beginning of a bond between Green Bay and its football team that has never been broken.

Today, as the “1923 Classic” uniform debuts at Lambeau Field, it’s more than just a throwback—it’s a living symbol of the unity and pride that still define Packers Nation. Quarterback Jordan Love put it best in the team’s announcement video:

“In Green Bay, football is more than just a sport – it’s the thread that connects our whole community, a living symbol of pride and unbreakable unity.”

Every game played in the “1923 Classic” will be a tribute to this legacy. For Packers fans—whether in Wisconsin or around the world—the uniform is a reminder that their team is not just part of the NFL, but a part of who they are.

As the 2025 season approaches, the Green Bay Packers continue to show that in Titletown, tradition isn’t just history—it’s a way of life. And as the only publicly owned team in the NFL, their story remains one of the greatest in sports.

Chiefs Fan-Favourite WR Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is mourning a devastating personal loss following the team’s Week 5 matchup, as his cousin Justin Fuller, a respected military-trained skydiving instructor, died in a tragic tandem jump accident near Nashville. Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his parachute harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending its personnel for the effort. Justin Fuller, known by the nickname "Spidey," died after a tandem skydiving jump went wrong on Oct. 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee.  (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey ) Fuller, known affectionately as “Spidey,” had completed more than 5,000 jumps and trained U.S. military personnel in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused, and committed to lifting others higher — both in life and in the air.” Rice, who grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose, has long credited that example with shaping his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Rashee that strength isn’t being unbreakable — it’s standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how Rashee lives and plays today.” As a featured target in the Chiefs’ offense, Rice has earned complete trust for his short-to-intermediate separation, yards-after-catch power (YAC), and chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Coaches describe him as “calm, focused, and mature beyond his years,” a disciplined route-runner who finds tight windows in the red zone. Through Week 5 of the 2025 season, Rice has no registered game statistics as he serves a league-issued six-game suspension to start the regular season; major stat services list no 2025 game logs to date.  The Kansas City Chiefs have provided time and private support for Rice and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. The FAA is investigating the incident, while messages commemorating “Spidey” continue to spread nationwide.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. Rice kept his public remarks brief before leaving in the embrace of teammates:“Spidey always told me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”