Curly Lambeau
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From 1920 to 1949, Lambeau was the head coach and general manager of the Packers, with near-total control over the team's day-to-day operations. He led his team to over 200 wins and six NFL championships, including three straight from 1929 to 1931. He shares the distinction with rival George Halas of the Chicago Bears and later, Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots of having the most NFL championships by a coach. Lambeau also coached eight players who went on to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With players such as quarterback Arnie Herber and split end Don Hutson, his teams revolutionized the use of the passing game in football. After a falling out with the Packers Board of Directors, Lambeau left the Packers to coach the Chicago Cardinals and Washington Redskins, each for two seasons, before retiring in 1953.

From 1920 to 1949, Lambeau was the head coach and general manager of the Packers, with near-total control over the team's day-to-day operations. He led his team to over 200 wins and six NFL championships, including three straight from 1929 to 1931. He shares the distinction with rival George Halas of the Chicago Bears and later, Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots of having the most NFL championships by a coach. Lambeau also coached eight players who went on to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With players such as quarterback Arnie Herber and split end Don Hutson, his teams revolutionized the use of the passing game in football. After a falling out with the Packers Board of Directors, Lambeau left the Packers to coach the Chicago Cardinals and Washington Redskins, each for two seasons, before retiring in 1953.

Career Kicking Stats

NFL: 1921-1926

XP%

100.0%

FG%

0.0%

50+ FG%

0.0%

Longest FG

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Career Timeline

1921-1926

Acme Packers (NFL)

Player

1921-1927

Green Bay Packers (NFL)

Player

1921-1949

Acme Packers (APFA)

Head Coach

1923-1924

Green Bay Packers (NFL)

Player

1933-1949

Green Bay Packers (NFL)

General Manager

1950-1951

Chicago Cardinals (NFL)

Head Coach

1952-1953

Washington Redskins (NFL)

Head Coach

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