Green Bay Reporter

Green Bay, WI — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the Packers Hall of Fame are collaborating to offer a virtual history program titled ‘The Packers and the Draft’ as the NFL Draft returns to Wisconsin. This initiative provides fans an opportunity to explore the Green Bay Packers' historical draft picks and their stories in anticipation of the event scheduled for late April.

The program consists of three virtual sessions that will delve into various aspects of the Packers' draft history. Fans can join live on April 2, 9, and 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom or access recorded sessions later.

Brent Hensel, Curator at the Packers Hall of Fame, will lead these sessions. He manages the preservation of over a century's worth of Green Bay Packers history. "The Hall of Fame gets to record, safeguard and illustrate all the special moments that happen on and off the field each season," Hensel stated.

The first session on April 2 will cover early drafts, including Milwaukee's hosting in 1940 and Russ Letlow's selection by the Packers in 1936. On April 9, discussions will focus on how Vince Lombardi used drafts for league integration during conflicts between different football leagues. The final session on April 16 will highlight how figures like Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson identified talent across draft rounds.

For more details about ‘The Packers & the Draft,’ interested individuals can visit the event website or contact Heidi Jahnke at UW-Green Bay.

Additionally, UW-Green Bay offers certificate programs related to Packers history led by Hensel: History of the Green Bay Packers and Green Bay Packers Return to Glory.

UW-Green Bay serves over 11,000 students annually with a mission focused on accessible education across its four campuses in Northeast Wisconsin.