History not only lets a person treasure the past, it lets them measure it.
The NFL’s oldest rivalry reaches a notable milestone this Sunday. It’s the 200th meeting between the Bears and Packers, the cornerstones of the football world. These respective franchises have had many classic battles over the years since their respective inceptions. Moments borne out of bitter hostility and hatred for a common enemy. Touchstones of revered sportsmanship and solemn respect bringing out the best of humanity in a sporting context. It’s fitting they get to mark the occasion of a fight that will never end with a number that provides proper context to a thoughtful past.