12 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn't Know About Lambeau Field In Wisconsin
By Laura
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Published April 07, 2016
You might think that you know everything there is to know about Lambeau Field, but, do you? Test your Packers knowledge by going over these 12 fascinating facts about Lambeau Field.
1. Originally City Stadium, Lambeau Field was renamed as such after longtime coach Curly Lambeau.
2. The stadium can fit 81,435 people.
3. The stadium is home to a 50 foot replica of the Lombardi Trophy.
4. The Packers have a 141-42-1 (.769) regular-season record at Lambeau Field since 1992, making it one of the tougher places to play in the league.
5. The season ticket waiting list has 117,000 people, and only 9,000 people have come off the waiting list since 2003.
6. The field is a mix of Kentucky Bluegrass and synthetic fibers.
7. These benches were actually wooden until the 1969 season.
8. Lambeau Field sells about 38,000 pounds of brats every year.
9. The stadium has a complex heating system underneath it to prevent freezing.
10. You will need to jump 5'11" to do a Lambeau Leap behind the goalposts, and 6'2" by the corners of the stadium to do it.
11. Some of the inspiration for the stadium came from Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, where the designer attended college.
12. The new Packers Hall of Fame is two stories and 15,000 square feet.
If you knew all these, you are a total cheesehead.
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