The coaching of Mike Holmgren, the quarterback play of Brett Favre and the leadership of defensive tackle Reggie White was leading the Packers on a gradual upward tilt. They made the playoffs in 1993 and 1994. In 1995, they went deep into the postseason and reached the NFC Championship Game. All that was left was […]
The year in 1996 sports was marked by one in which proud franchises or programs returned to the top after what each would consider a lengthy absence. Continuing the theme would be a singularly great player who made a celebrated return and led his team on a historic run.
Green Bay had not been to the Super Bowl since Lombardi won the first two in 1966 and 1967. New England made it in 1985, but had never won it. Whichever fan base went home triumphant, it would be a championship a long time in coming.