GREEN BAY – As the unmistakable Packers bus departed the Lambeau Field parking lot on a sunny Friday morning, the 11th annual Tailgate Tour was off to do what it always does.
Thank the fans.
“I love the fact that we get a chance to meet some fans that may not make it to Lambeau Field,” said former safety LeRoy Butler, one of three alumni players along with three current players participating on this year’s tour.
“Seeing there’s over a hundred thousand people waiting for (season) tickets, here’s a chance for us to basically give back to the fans, because without the fans, we’re nobody.