Micah Parsons to don sport Packers jersey number 1, a number last used nearly a century ago
Green Bay Packers: Micah Parsons Switches to No. 1 Jersey
In an exciting development for the Green Bay Packers, linebacker Micah Parsons has announced his decision to wear the iconic No. 1 jersey, a number that has not been worn by a Packers player since 1926.
The No. 1 jersey, while not formally retired, holds a special place in Packers history, as it was worn by Curly Lambeau, the team's founder and a legendary figure in American football. Lambeau, who led the Packers to five NFL championships, wore the No. 1 jersey during his 10-year career with the team. He also won a championship in his final year as a player-coach.
Lambeau's accomplishments with the Packers are numerous. He earned All-Pro honours three times during his career, and led the team to victory in the first-ever NFL championship game in 1929.
Meanwhile, Jayden Reed, the current wide receiver for the Packers, had requested to wear the No. 1 jersey when he was drafted by the team in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the number was not available, and Reed currently wears No. 11.
The news of Parsons' decision to wear the No. 1 jersey has caused a stir among Packers fans, who will no doubt be eager to see him take to the field in the iconic number. The game between the Packers and their rivals, the Detroit Lions, will be hosted at Lambeau Field, and can be viewed on a specific website.
It's worth noting that Parsons wore No. 11 with the Dallas Cowboys and in college at Penn State. However, it seems that he has chosen to make a fresh start in Green Bay, and has posed the question to fans on social media about which jersey number he should wear.
The trade that brought Parsons to the Packers came with a new contract, and it remains to be seen how he will perform in his new team. Regardless, his decision to wear the No. 1 jersey is a significant moment in Packers history, and one that fans will no doubt be excited to witness.
