The People's Team: An Illustrated History of the Green Bay Packers

Incredibly well written book which combines meticulous research with great storytelling. After reading it you can see how not just the Packers have changed and grown over time, but how the NFL and the nation have as well. No better team to tell the history of the NFL through, and Mark Beech has done a wonderful job. Unlike PR pieces put out by teams and the league, this book tells the whole story. From the beginnings of the team (and a brief history of Green Bay itself), to Matt LaFleur being named Head Coach in January 2019. The story of how a town of ~100,000 can field one of the most storied and premiere football teams in the world is fascinating. For those of you who loved his prior work, "When Saturday Mattered Most" about the 1958 West Point Football team, you will love this work as well. (For those who haven't read it, I found it to be a great book even for someone who is not an Army football fan!). If you know anyone who is a fan of the Packers, or even Football, this makes a great Christmas gift. Or maybe a Thanksgiving gift as well.

For my Milwaukee husband and me ( 5 generations Green Bay) this book is crammed with fabulous and historic information most of us never knew. I loved reading about so many players in the 1920's and 1930's who were amazing guys who had no idea what they were creating - but were so valuable to the creation that Curly oversaw . Be amazed at the adventures of many players. I learned a lot about Curly too. My dad told me he played back yard ball with Curly when dad was in high school in the thirties.. I wasn't sure I believed him until I found that our family, the Fisks, were in the insurance business as was Curly then. They must have spent time together in little old Green Bay. The book is an amazing look at both the Packers, and the culture of Green Bay which survived prohibition. The photographs in this book are a real look into history.

Captivated after first few pages. Always a Packer fan, now a displaced Wisconsinite in Arkansas. Book was long overdue to give earned praise to Green Bay supporters and team, of course! GO PACK !

I received the book and looked through it. I bought it for my 8 year old great-nephew. He is a football fanatic and his team (not his parent’s) is Green Bay Packers. It was a Christmas present, and his mother wrote me that day, “he was really excited to get the Packers Encyclopedia. He thought it was very cool. He found his favorite player, Davante Adams, within seconds of opening the book. That made him even happier.”

Amazing book!! So comprehensive and well written. Fascinating details with great pictures and captions. A must read for all football fans.

This is unquestionably the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers. It's an excellent book, well researched and well written. Mark Beech does occasionally over-romanticize a bit, but the Packer story probably deserves it.

When I received this item for my dad for his birthday there was a large dent and scratch as if the book was dropped on something sharp. My dad was fine with it and I didn't want to wait to return and get a new one. The book itself has great content. They should have seen the defect prior to shipping it was not a shipping defect.

Wife liked it. Great Christmas gift for her Packer library.

Purchased this as a gift for my coming up to 90 year old father. He's been a Packers fan all his life and he'll love it. Just wish they'd win another championship to go with it!?!

Book cover broken from pages. Didn’t seem to be as good as expected, so did not replace.

Incredibly well written book which combines meticulous research with great storytelling. After reading it you can see how not just the Packers have changed and grown over time, but how the NFL and the nation have as well. No better team to tell the history of the NFL through, and Mark Beech has done a wonderful job. Unlike PR pieces put out by teams and the league, this book tells the whole story. From the beginnings of the team (and a brief history of Green Bay itself), to Matt LaFleur being named Head Coach in January 2019. The story of how a town of ~100,000 can field one of the most storied and premiere football teams in the world is fascinating. For those of you who loved his prior work, "When Saturday Mattered Most" about the 1958 West Point Football team, you will love this work as well. (For those who haven't read it, I found it to be a great book even for someone who is not an Army football fan!). If you know anyone who is a fan of the Packers, or even Football, this makes a great Christmas gift. Or maybe a Thanksgiving gift as well.

For my Milwaukee husband and me ( 5 generations Green Bay) this book is crammed with fabulous and historic information most of us never knew. I loved reading about so many players in the 1920's and 1930's who were amazing guys who had no idea what they were creating - but were so valuable to the creation that Curly oversaw . Be amazed at the adventures of many players. I learned a lot about Curly too. My dad told me he played back yard ball with Curly when dad was in high school in the thirties.. I wasn't sure I believed him until I found that our family, the Fisks, were in the insurance business as was Curly then. They must have spent time together in little old Green Bay. The book is an amazing look at both the Packers, and the culture of Green Bay which survived prohibition. The photographs in this book are a real look into history.

Captivated after first few pages. Always a Packer fan, now a displaced Wisconsinite in Arkansas. Book was long overdue to give earned praise to Green Bay supporters and team, of course! GO PACK !

I received the book and looked through it. I bought it for my 8 year old great-nephew. He is a football fanatic and his team (not his parent’s) is Green Bay Packers. It was a Christmas present, and his mother wrote me that day, “he was really excited to get the Packers Encyclopedia. He thought it was very cool. He found his favorite player, Davante Adams, within seconds of opening the book. That made him even happier.”

Amazing book!! So comprehensive and well written. Fascinating details with great pictures and captions. A must read for all football fans.

This is unquestionably the definitive history of the Green Bay Packers. It's an excellent book, well researched and well written. Mark Beech does occasionally over-romanticize a bit, but the Packer story probably deserves it.

When I received this item for my dad for his birthday there was a large dent and scratch as if the book was dropped on something sharp. My dad was fine with it and I didn't want to wait to return and get a new one. The book itself has great content. They should have seen the defect prior to shipping it was not a shipping defect.

Wife liked it. Great Christmas gift for her Packer library.

Purchased this as a gift for my coming up to 90 year old father. He's been a Packers fan all his life and he'll love it. Just wish they'd win another championship to go with it!?!

Book cover broken from pages. Didn’t seem to be as good as expected, so did not replace.

Great content. History is so interesting! Pics are super. My husband looooooves it!

If you’re a Green Bay Packers fan or know a Green Bay Packers fan, don’t hesitate. This is the book to own. Even if you’re a fan of the game in general there’s a lot to enjoy. I love all the essays included. It’s a really full and enjoyable experience.

My wife grew up in Wisconsin and continues to follow the game.

Good book. Lots of pictures.

Thorough & entertaining

Essential Green Bay Packers history book.

VERY thoroughly researched and well written book on America’s most unique sports franchise, with great classic photos to underscore the text.

This was a gift, and the recipient loved it

Very good book, I had to reorder because first book came with pages ripped. But new book came in pristine condition. Really enjoyed reading it. Put it in my packer room. Jeff

Phenomenal book! It’s a must have for all Packers fans. Great quality, well written and extremely informative. If you are a Packer fan, stop reading reviews and buy it already!

Good quality book. My son is really enjoying it.

Grew up on the Pack. You just can't find anything wrong with this book.

Interesting read

Happy husband.

Há muitos bons livros sobre a NFL e a história do Green Bay Packers, e dentre estes The People's Team de Mark Beech se destaca. Acabamento impecável, grandes fotos e uma viagem pelo centenário do time de Wisconsin. O melhor de tudo é que é um importado acessível aqui pela Amazon.