A Legend in His Own Right

If you’re not a Green Bay Packers fan, you might not be familiar with the name Vernon Biever but if you follow any football at all you have seen his work. Vernon is a man that made a huge contribution in preserving the game’s history by being the official photographer of the Packers for 69 years. He died this past week and it's worth sharing some of his photos in his honor. Through his photos, many people, including myself, are able to live in a period we are too young to have known. The man stepped onto Lambeau Field when he was in high school as the Packers official photographer in 1941, working for no money. His passion for the art of photography and the game itself is something to admire. Here are just a few of his photos I picked out from his elaborate portfolio.

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My favorite not for the action shot but for the man standing in the distance on the left side. Vince Limbardi in his classic trench coat and top hat looking on in his distinctive badass pose.

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Simple yet awesome sign giving praise to Bart Starr, one of the greatest quarterbacks to play the game. Wisconsin does not look like it was any warmer during winter in the 60's from the look of the faces in the picture.

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Something tells me that this helmet wouldn't pass the safety inspection today.

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Bart Starr and Vince Lombardi. Two guys that ran the show in the 60's winning three league championships together.

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One hell of an action shot. Rest easy, Vern.