Green And Gold Is In My Blood

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Published: May 22, 2009

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... and love for the real "America's team" at an early age. Growing up in the 90's when the Packers were in their prime only added fuel to the intense passion I feel for the team.

Packer fans are unique in so many ways and I am certainly no exception. When I recall memories from my childhood, my point of reference is always what the Packers were doing at that time. Some of my favorite memories are centered around the green and gold.

Each Christmas Eve I find myself back in 1995 crouched in front of the television watching Yancey Thigpen mysteriously drop a winning touchdown at Lambeau Field, only adding to the mystery and legend of the infamous stadium.

Fast forward to 2004 and I'm at Christmas Eve Mass listening to the Packers defeat the Vikings to win the NFC North on my headphones.

This passion surely didn't develop overnight. I still remember back to the pre-Brett Favre days when I would have to leave the house during Packer game...

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