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Chapter 7 - Part Seven (2017-2020)

2017

Packers capture fifth NFC North title in last six years by beating Detroit Lions in Week 17 (Jan. 1).

With franchise-record eight consecutive playoff berths and as a No. 4 seed, Packers take down N.Y. Giants 38-13, at Lambeau Field (Jan. 8), travel to Dallas for Divisional game and beat Cowboys, 34-31, with a Mason Crosby 51-yard FG as time expires (Jan. 15). Atlanta Falcons host NFC Championship Game and give the Packers a 44-21 loss to end the season (Jan. 22).

Former Executive Committee treasurer Phil Hendrickson passed away at 97 (March 10).

Judge Robert J. Parins, former Packers president, passed away at 98 (May 27).

Billy Joel plays a concert at Lambeau Field (June 17).

At annual shareholders' meeting, treasurer Mark McMullen reports $72.8 million profit for 2016-17 fiscal year (July 24).

John Wojciechowski is promoted to director of pro personnel (July 25).

Packers announce Lambeau Field to host Notre Dame-Wisconsin game in 2020 (Aug. 14).

Titletown's park, which includes plaza, activity area, playground and sports field, opens (Sept. 15).

Packers and Microsoft Corp. announce launch of TitletownTech, one-of-a-kind partnership between the two organizations aimed at boosting economic expansion in Wisconsin's Fox River Valley and beyond by bringing world-class digital innovations and expertise to Green Bay (Oct. 19).

Winter Jubilee at Titletown opens. which includes ice-skating rink, 46 Below bistro and Rockwood Terrace (Nov. 30). Ariens Hill, a tubing hill 46 feet high and 300 feet from start to finish, opens (Dec. 21).

The Packers finished the 2017 campaign with a 7-9 record, just the third losing season in Green Bay in the last 26 seasons (Dec. 31).

2018

Packers announce Ted Thompson will transition to role as senior advisor to football operations (Jan. 2).

Brian Gutekunst is named 10th general manager of Packers and Russ Ball is promoted to executive vice president/director of football operations (Jan. 8).

Packers promote Ed Policy to chief operating officer and general counsel (Jan. 17) and promote Jason Wahlers to vice president of communications (Jan. 23).

Packers launch "100 Seasons" to celebrate the team's 100th season of football, with festivities and special programming planned until the team's birthday on Aug. 11, 2019 (April 9).

Packers promote Jon-Eric Sullivan to co-director of player personnel, John Wojciechowski to co-director of player personnel and Matt Malaspina to director of college scouting (May 25). Add Lee Gissendaner as personnel executive (June 12).

At the annual shareholders' meeting, treasurer Mark McMullen reported $38.6 million profit for 2017-18 fiscal year (July 24).

Former G Jerry Kramer is inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame as a senior candidate (Aug. 4).

Rodgers signs contract extension (Aug. 29).

Packers announce Phase 2 of Titletown development to include 220 residences, a four- to five-story office building and additional development including retail, food and beverage and entertainment. (Oct. 3)

Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Jim Taylor passes away at age 83 (Oct. 13).

Following the 20-17 loss to Arizona, President and CEO Mark Murphy announces Packers have parted ways with Mike McCarthy (Dec. 2). Offensive coordinator Joe Philbin takes over as interim head coach.

The Packers finished the 2018 season with a 6-9-1 record, just the fourth losing season in Green Bay in the last 26 seasons (Dec. 30).

2019

Matt LaFleur named team's 15th head coach (Jan. 8).

Milt Hendrickson is named director - football operations (Jan. 24).

Pro Football Hall of Fame tackle and former Packers head coach Forrest Gregg passes away at age 85 (April 12).

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and former Packers head coach Bart Starr passes away at age 85 (May 26).

Paul McCartney performs in front of a sold-out crowd at Lambeau Field (June 8).

Richmond Williams is named director of pro personnel (June 11).

At annual shareholders' meeting, treasurer Michael Simmer reports $724,000 profit for 2018-19 fiscal year (July 24).

The Packers welcome the Houston Texans for joint training camp practices on Aug. 5-6 ahead of a preseason matchup between the two teams, the first time since 2005 the Packers host another team for practices during training camp.

The organization celebrates the Packers' 100th birthday with public festivities in the Lambeau Field Atrium, capping the team's 100 Seasons campaign honoring the centennial season (Aug. 11).

Titletown welcomes The Turn, a dining and entertainment experience offering Topgolf's Swing Suite, as well as an innovative Associated Bank branch, as part of the development (September).

Packers kick off the NFL's 100th season with a 10-3 victory at Chicago (Sept. 5).

The Packers honor Starr with a weekend celebration in conjunction with the Packers' home opener against the Minnesota Vikings and the annual Alumni Weekend (Sept. 12).

TitletownTech introduces several major new limited partners in the TitletownTech Venture Fund, bringing the fund total to $25 million.

Green Bay Packers Foundation distributes $1 million in annual grants to 192 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin. Combined with three $250,000 impact grants to Freedom House, Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity and Give BIG Green Bay in Brown County and two $150,000 impact grants to MKE Fellows and Milwaukee Health Care Partnership in Milwaukee, the Foundation's annual total reaches $2.05 million, part of total Packers charity impact in excess of $9 million in the past year (Dec. 4).

Packers capture the team's first NFC North title since 2016 with a 23-10 win at Minnesota (Dec. 23).

2020

The Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 28-23, in the Divisional playoffs at Lambeau Field (Jan. 12) to advance to face the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, where they were defeated, 37-20 (Jan. 19).

Safety Bobby Dillon elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Jan. 15).

Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Willie Wood passes away at age 83 (Feb. 3).

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lambeau Field and Titletown are closed to the public to prevent further spread of the disease. Packers and Titletown staff begin working from home (March 13).

Packers Give Back establishes $1.5 million COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to distribute grants to nonprofit organizations assisting those impacted by the pandemic.

Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Willie Davis passes away at age 85 (April 15).

Titletown's first residents move into townhomes located in development west of Lambeau Field (June).

Former Executive Committee lead director Peter Plattan passed away at 80 (June 3).

Packers announce June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery, will be an annual observance for the organization (June 17).

Packers announce the annual shareholders' meeting will be held virtually July 23 due to uncertainty with respect to gathering sizes as the COVID-19 pandemic continues (June 18).