Mark Murphy the Hall of Famer
A list of accomplishments from the Packers CEO.
It was Saturday December 14th in Seattle, the day before cheesehead nation took over as the 12th man at Lumen Field as the Packers defeated the Seahawks 30-13. My dad and I were attending a Packers pep rally at The Gantry Public House right across the street from the stadium. Doors did not open until 2:00 PM PT, but we decided to wait in line an hour early and get an ideal seat in anticipation for the guest speaker who was Packers longtime CEO Mark Murphy. The line out the door went so far back you would have thought that we were waiting in Green Bay, but the cold gloomy rain of the Pacific Northwest was a friendly reminder that we were nowhere near Lambeau Field. Murphy appeared on stage at 6:00 PM PT and was greeted with non-stop cheers and love from the crowd as he answered questions and talked about his love for the Green Bay Packers and the fans. Murphy also provided insight as the architect of the expansion plan for Lambeau Field that has zero implications for taxpayers. The announcement along with presence was reciprocated with a standing ovation of loud applause and approval.
Murphy's Accomplishments
It was never announced that Murphy was taking pictures after his speech, but I had the fortunate luck of stumbling upon a Green Bay Packers photography background with him and a short line. Recognizing this as a moment of opportunity, my dad and I were able to get a couple pictures and shake hands with the generous CEO and thanked him for not only his success but his dedication to the Packers. Even though he was clearly exhausted and ready to get some necessary rest before the big Sunday Night Football game, Murphy remained genuine and was grateful for the praise as humble as a human of his stature could be. Here is a list of accomplishments since Murphy took over as the Packers CEO in 2007:
- 12 playoff appearances in 17 seasons.
- Team-record eight straight playoff appearances from 2009-2016.
- Five NFC Title games.
- Super Bowl XLV victory.
- Directing the organization to invest more than $600 million contributing to Lambeau Field innovations.
- Led the creation of Titletown, a 45-acre development opened in 2017 utilizing the park for concerts, college football games, soccer matches, and the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Promoting Brian Gutekust to GM in 2018 and hiring head coach Matt LaFleur.
- Becoming the first person in NFL history to win a Super Bowl as a player and as a CEO.
What is Next?
Murphy’s successor, Ed Policy, was unanimously selected by the board of directors. Policy has worked for the Packers since 2012 and has been the chief operating officer since 2018. As Murphy spends his last few months in his current position before embarking on the road of retirement, he will indulge in witnessing Green Bay host its first ever NFL Draft embracing the crowd of fans beyond Packer nation participating in the festivities. Murphy will be the 171st inductee into the Packers’ hall of fame and his retirement ceremony will take place Aug. 28, 2025, in the Lambeau Field Atrium. Thank you Murphy for all your dedication and congratulations on a well deserved retirement.
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Mitchell Adams is a passionate lifelong Packer fan bringing a unique West Coast perspective, and also produces multiple podcast platforms, is a published author, and a proud Packers shareholder. Follow him on X at @mitchadams209.
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Comments (5)
LeotisHarris
February 04, 2025 at 07:14 pm
Even though it was never announced that Murphy was taking pictures after his speech, it's great you had the fortunate luck of stumbling upon a Green Bay Packers photography background with him and a short line. It's great, too, that you thanked him for not only his success but his dedication to the Packers. It's good to know, even though he was clearly exhausted and ready to get some necessary rest before the big Sunday Night Football game, Murphy remained genuine and was grateful for the praise as humble as a human of his stature could be.
We should all reflect upon how as Murphy spends his last few months in his current position before embarking on the road of retirement, he will indulge in witnessing Green Bay host its first ever NFL Draft embracing the crowd of fans beyond Packer nation participating in the festivities.
the_gavia_pass
February 05, 2025 at 02:30 am
mark murphy has been a cancer for green bay. he has destroyed all the great work from bob harlan.
in the nfl the packers are known to be a SOFT team under murphy.
murphy never wanted SB he wanted good seasons with winning record and playoff. SB was an option and he clearly said that many times, for business that is better.
it would be a shame to see him in the HOF next to vince lombardi.
Even now it's a shame he does not leave GB now instead of july letting ed policy to build his 2025 season.
but no he will leave on july so policy will need to live with murphy mistakes for all season long.
WestCoastPackerBacker
February 05, 2025 at 04:30 pm
Oh goodness, if you can’t recognize success, that is a loss for you. How many teams fans would love to have their teams have the kind of consistent success that GB has had under Murphy. The team won a Lombardi under Murphy just as it did under Harlan. They made the playoffs regularly and that’s got to happen in order to have a chance at a Title. The Packers sure didn’t look soft this season. They had a tough defense and a pounding running game. Their young safeties and linebackers are hard-hitting. I didn’t see anything soft about them; just a very young team that needs to continue to grow and improve with some added pieces.
And that “soft” team beat the Steelers to bring the Lombardi home to GB. You’re just mad they haven’t won another one.
SicSemperTyrannis
February 05, 2025 at 10:31 pm
I too am salty about the slump in the last half of this season instead of the magnificent surge we saw last year. I think Josh Jacobs is, too.
Even so, I don't have to crap on Mr We Are Not Idiots, but can recognize his long and storied career.
I can also appreciate a GREAT article.
GPG!!
TXCHEESE
February 06, 2025 at 08:36 am
I truly admire and appreciate what MM has accomplished both in GB and prior to that. So many NFL retirees rest on their laurels. Murphy went back and got an MBA AND a law degree. Served in many different capacities in college sports, and even the U.S. Justice department.
He comes across as so genuine and humble....way more so than many ex-jocks hosting radio shows etc. Has he been perfect. Nope. Nobody is, but he has taken GB the football team and GB the sports franchise to great heights. What has been accomplished in and around Lambeau Field is remarkable. Went to the Texans game with some business colleagues that had never been to GB. They were absolutely blown away by Title Town and Lambeau.
We can only hope Ed Policy can continue the greatness.