George Whitney Calhoun, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge Whitney Calhoun
American sports editor
Date of Birth: 16-Sep-1890
Place of Birth: Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Date of Death: 06-Dec-1963
Profession: newspaper editor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About George Whitney Calhoun
- George Whitney Calhoun (September 16, 1890 – December 6, 1963) was an American newspaper editor and co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- After establishing the Packers in 1919 with Curly Lambeau, Calhoun served the team in various capacities for 44 years until his death in 1963.
- Utilizing his editorial job at the Green Bay Press-Gazette, he became the team's first publicity director, helping to establish local support and interest.
- He also served as the first team manager and was a member of the board of directors of the non-profit corporation that owns the team.
- Although often overshadowed by the more famous Curly Lambeau, Calhoun was instrumental to the early success of the Packers.
- In recognition of his contributions, Calhoun was elected to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1978.
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