The Complete History of the Green Bay Packers [DVD]

Seeing most of the plays from this iconic game is really a thrill. The video shows most of the plays, and the camera work back then was surprisingly good. In fact, in many ways, it was just as good as it is today.My problem with this video is all of the talking heads. I really wish that the game was presented as if it were being played. Instead, there are too many players, coaches, and commentators waxing nostalgically almost continuously--and the way they do it, you often get an idea what's about to happen in the game, which kills a lot of the excitement. The plays are also too tightly edited, and so you lose the pacing of the game.That said, if you're a Green Bay fan, or a Dallas fan--or just a fan of pro football, you really have to see this tape.NFL Films, if you're listening (hah), there must be a market for full-length, historic games. Please leave the commentary for half time and post game, like a real football game.

The ice bowl is the first football game I have clear memory of. This tape,which is very well done, sets s up the game by showing what happened the year before in the championship game in Dallas,and how the Cowboys were ready to avenge that loss. Also, juxtaposed nicely, are the story of the 1967 packers, in the final year of their glory under Vince Lombardi. The tape brings the voice of Ray Scott,longtime voice of the packers and the NFL before the corporate suits took over the broadcast booth with ex jocks. The the game itself is shown virtually in its entirity, with clever voiceover by Scott sounding very much .like it did that day. With the temperature being -16 below zero, the players and fans literally were trying to survive as well as win. This is the best of the NFL tapes that I have seen,perhaps because of the seminal importance of the game,or simply for nostalgic reasons. Either way, this is an excellent tape and a good bargain,considering that you are likely to re-watch a sports tape. And, listening to the voice of the great Ray Scott is a distinct pleasure.

This series from NFL Films gives us an insight into much more than the game itself...it gives us a very thoughtful glimpse into our national character at the time. One of the scenes which impressed me the most was an exchange between Coach Lombardi and QB Bart Starr. This was long before the now sadly common practice of player superstars "coping a 'tude" with their coaches, the media, and the public. The exchange between Lombardi and Starr sounded much more like a conversation between a commanding general and one of his field captains, with Starr responding with a respectful "Yes, Sir!" as Lombardi gave him instructions for the next series of plays.Thoroughly fascinating.

It's hard to review a video on your team loosing the championship but, I enjoyed watching the 58 Championship Game anyways. The positive thing was that the Giants came back to take a lead 17 to 14 lead in the 4rth quarter over comming Frank Giffords 3 Fumbles. The other fact I didn't know was that Baltimore was spying on the Giants practices and learned that the Giants were going to use the same 4-3 Defence that was used to beat Cleveland twice. Unitas to Berry seem to be unstopable during the game. After my 2nd attempt of ordering this tape I still think it was worth waiting for. You will enjoy the commentaries from both teams on this game.

i have waited years to get the "ice bowl", a game i consider the greatest ever played. okay, so i am a biased packers fan. i admit it. it's just that we suffered so many years of heartache until 1997. i was still pretty young when the packers were at their greatest in the 1960's. plus to get the complete history of the packers was a treat. any old packers games from that era i would most definitely consider buying. excellent disc, and received very promptly. keep up the good work! darrell worsfold

My dad was at the Ice Bowl and speaks of his adventure often. I was a very young and don't remember much about it. I bought the video as a present for my Dad. Together, we watched the video. What a great time we had. There were many game highlights. We especially enjoyed all the player commentary and sidenotes about the game, the conditions, etc. My dad never likes to watch movies twice, or especially sporting events twice. He throughly enjoyed re-living this one! If you know someone that was there, you have got to get this one for them. Any Packer fan, even if they were not there, would love to see this.

The bonus DVD on the Ice Bowl made this purchase a steel. It was great to see the footage and learn more about this great franchise and the legendary players and coaches. I relished in hearing Vince Lombardi's coaching voice and motivational speeches to his players. The personal interviews were great too. If you are a Green Bay Packer Fan you must own this with your collection!

This is a wonderful set. A must have for any Packer fan. Just watched again … with Bart Starr's recent passing it made us really nostalic ...