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Green Bay Packalope: De Pere, Wisconsin
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The Packalope evolved in 1990, when I mounted a 6-point deer rack to a vintage 1960s Packer helmet. I started wearing it to my world-famous tailgate parties, where it was an immediate hit . . . everyone seemed to love the Packalope!
Incidentally, my wife Mrs. Lope came up with the name while watching an episode of America's Funniest Home Videos in which they featured some amateur filmmaker's version of the Jackalope -- a mythical creature in the vein of Bigfoot that's half jackrabbit and half antelope. Mrs. Lope said, "Jackalope! Packalope! You ought to call yourself the Packalope!"
As the Packers marched towards their Super Bowl XXXI victory, I converted the helmet to a 10-point rack . . . .after all, a championship team needs a championship rack! New Orleans style Mardi Gras beads and a mini cheese wedge completed the ensemble. The original 6 point helmet is now on display in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in Canton, Ohio.
