Ted Thompson has passed away

[RingoCStarrQB]

What is the Lambeau Field facade? Is that outside or inside, or what? Packers said they'll put TT's name on the Lambeau Field facade? Is this a new thing or what? If so.......might as well put Jack Vainisi's name on it as well. Call it the Scout Wall of Fame maybe.

My guess is the facade is the green ring of honor around Lambeau below the suites that has all the names in Yellow.

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I thought you had to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame to get your name displayed on the inner sanctum? Ron Wolf is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Still not exactly clear what the definition of "facade" is. Could be outside........not inside.

[RingoCStarrQB]

What is the Lambeau Field facade? Is that outside or inside, or what? Packers said they'll put TT's name on the Lambeau Field facade? Is this a new thing or what? If so.......might as well put Jack Vainisi's name on it as well. Call it the Scout Wall of Fame maybe.

My guess is the facade is the green ring of honor around Lambeau below the suites that has all the names in Yellow.

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Could be........but I doubt it.

[RingoCStarrQB]

What is the Lambeau Field facade? Is that outside or inside, or what? Packers said they'll put TT's name on the Lambeau Field facade? Is this a new thing or what? If so.......might as well put Jack Vainisi's name on it as well. Call it the Scout Wall of Fame maybe.

My guess is the facade is the green ring of honor around Lambeau below the suites that has all the names in Yellow.

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A Brief History of Facade
Facade is thought to have come to English from the Vulgar Latin facia, meaning “face.” Along the way it passed through both Italian, as faccia, and French, as façade. The earliest meaning of the word in English was in reference to the front portion of a building, it’s “face,” so to speak (and face itself is sometimes used to describe this part of a structure as well). Somewhere along the way facade took on a figurative sense, referring to a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation. This is similar to the figurative use of veneer, which originally had the simple meaning of a thin layer of wood that was used to cover something, and now may also refer to a sort of deceptive behavior that masks one’s actual feelings (as in, “he had a thin veneer of politeness”).

[Pckfn23]

[lulu]

I think TT found a very happy place for himself with the Packers. With us, he was in his element, got to focus on his mission to build a successful long-term program. Fans tend to think in terms of one season at a time, that was checkers to TT's multiyear chess. I can't imagine him GMing under a meddling owner, anyone who would pressure or overrule his scouting-based decisions, like force signing overpriced UFAs to sell tickets.

Had to have been a dream job for him with no owner. He could just come in and do his thing.

I agree strongly with what others have said about Ted in terms of his dedication to his craft and the Green Bay Packers. Never once did I feel he didn't want to win or do what he thought was in the best interest of the franchise. I'd have to imagine that in his chair winning is as much about winning today as it is building a sustainably competitive team.

Thank you, Ted. RIP

[TheGreenMan]

Found his obituary if anyone wanted to see it:

Link

[go pak go]

What is the Lambeau Field facade? Is that outside or inside, or what? Packers said they'll put TT's name on the Lambeau Field facade? Is this a new thing or what? If so.......might as well put Jack Vainisi's name on it as well. Call it the Scout Wall of Fame maybe.

My guess is the facade is the green ring of honor around Lambeau below the suites that has all the names in Yellow.

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Could be........but I doubt it.

Never doubt me Ringo.

Thompson will join Pro Football Hall of Famers and other highly influential players and executives in the team’s decorated history along the inside facade of the legendary stadium.

Thompson’s name will be placed alongside Pro Football Hall of Fame members and other important players and executives in team history.

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2021/0 ... eau-field/

[RingoCStarrQB]

My guess is the facade is the green ring of honor around Lambeau below the suites that has all the names in Yellow.

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Could be........but I doubt it.

Never doubt me Ringo.

Thompson will join Pro Football Hall of Famers and other highly influential players and executives in the team’s decorated history along the inside facade of the legendary stadium.

Thompson’s name will be placed alongside Pro Football Hall of Fame members and other important players and executives in team history.

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2021/0 ... eau-field/

Well if they're going to put "other important administrators" names on the inner "facade" (as opposed to the outer "facade".......here's a list of administrators in order of ranking per Jason Wilde: 1) Ron Wolf, 2) Jack Vainisi, 3) George Calhoun, 4) Bob Harlan, 5) Ted Thompson.

Who has the actual list of "other important administrators" that are displayed on the inner "facade"? Ron Wolf is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame ......his name would be displayed regardless of this newfangled "other important administrators" definition.

What about some of the non-administrator legends like Vernon Biever, Dad Braisher, Dominic Gentile, and more recently Red Batty, Pepper Burruss?

Question to the Exec Committee or whoever thinks they have the power on this matter: Why isn't Jack Vainisi displayed on the inner facade? How does one put a question on the Shareholders Meeting ballot giving the shareholders a say on whose names are displayed on the inner facade, the outer facade, in the Atrium, and on and on and on.

GO PACK GO!!

[Yoop]

Could be........but I doubt it.

Never doubt me Ringo.

Thompson will join Pro Football Hall of Famers and other highly influential players and executives in the team’s decorated history along the inside facade of the legendary stadium.

Thompson’s name will be placed alongside Pro Football Hall of Fame members and other important players and executives in team history.

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2021/0 ... eau-field/

Well if they're going to put "other important administrators" names on the inner "facade" (as opposed to the outer "facade".......here's a list of administrators in order of ranking per Jason Wilde: 1) Ron Wolf, 2) Jack Vainisi, 3) George Calhoun, 4) Bob Harlan, 5) Ted Thompson.

Who has the actual list of "other important administrators" that are displayed on the inner "facade"? Ron Wolf is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame ......his name would be displayed regardless of this newfangled "other important administrators" definition.

What about some of the non-administrator legends like Vernon Biever, Dad Braisher, Dominic Gentile, and more recently Red Batty, Pepper Burruss?

Question to the Exec Committee or whoever thinks they have the power on this matter: Why isn't Jack Vainisi displayed on the inner facade? How does one put a question on the Shareholders Meeting ballot giving the shareholders a say on whose names are displayed on the inner facade, the outer facade, in the Atrium, and on and on and on.

GO PACK GO!!

Vainisi never received the recognition he deserved, Jack even scouted out Lombardi, Minus Vainisi and there is no title town, never got the title of GM, yet he drafted or brought in 9 HOF players, Jack was a super scout

[flapackfan]

I rarely post anymore but still lurk. I too was a supporter of TT. The Wahle/Riveria cost cutting. Not pursuing WANDY (not a typo)MOSS in '07. The Taco Wallace & Samkon Gado roster spots, and of course the JamesRob, "come on TT put the kid in for preseason and blowouts", #12's arrival and #4's departure! JustJeff, if memory serves defended TT's style and philosophy a great majority of the time. The Sherman era left the team old, lacking in talent, totally dependent on #4, and in cap purgatory. TT, made a lot of tough calls. Calls that pitted fans vs fans! He remained true to his board and to his plan. Great leader!

[go pak go]

What about some of the non-administrator legends like Vernon Biever, Dad Braisher, Dominic Gentile, and more recently Red Batty, Pepper Burruss?

Question to the Exec Committee or whoever thinks they have the power on this matter: Why isn't Jack Vainisi displayed on the inner facade? How does one put a question on the Shareholders Meeting ballot giving the shareholders a say on whose names are displayed on the inner facade, the outer facade, in the Atrium, and on and on and on.

GO PACK GO!!

Are we really comparing a top 3 GM in Packers history with this guy? I mean I love Pepper as much as anyone....but Ted Thompson is a legend and asolutely deserves to be on the ring of honor. He built 3 teams at least that was worthy of a SB ring.

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[Trudge]

This was a real cool thing to drive into yesterday.

[NCF]

That is beautiful.

[BF004]

This was a real cool thing to drive into yesterday.

Where is it?

[Ghost_Lombardi]

Ted Thompson signed Tramon Williams to the 2006 Practice Squad.

Williams is active today.

[Trudge]

This was a real cool thing to drive into yesterday.

Where is it?

29 east, I dont know how far out, 10 miles or so?

[RingoCStarrQB]

This was a real cool thing to drive into yesterday.

Just snagged TT's autograph, helmet sticker, pin, and TT's 2011 Packers Police card. Ready for framing and display once the autograph is authenticated. GO PACK GO.

[German_Panzer]

Does Ted have a street named after him in GB? Or at least some stand @Lambeau? I'd like to see that since he was not only successful but also a humble, calm & polite guy - a real good role model.

[salmar80]

If I started a bar in GB, it would be called "Draught and Develop" in his honor.

[NCF]

If I started a bar in GB, it would be called "Draught and Develop" in his honor.

Better trademark that.