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The Don Hutson Center
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| Ron Wolf, Don Hutson, and Mike Holmgren at the dedication ceremony. |
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| The interior of the Hutson Center. |
Named in honor of the legendary end, who has been called the greatest player in pro football history, the Don Hutson Center was dedicated on July 18th, 1994, at a ceremony presided over by the then 81-year-old Hutson himself.
Located across the street from Lambeau Field, the $4.7 million structure sprawls over 112,400 square feet and encompasses two FieldTurf fields. A 70-yard field runs east-west, with another 60-yard field running north-south, allowing the offense and defensive to practice simultaneously. With 90-foot and 85-foot high ceilings over the respective fields, the facility allows the special teams to run full punting and kicking practices.
Designed by the Green Bay architectural firm of Berners-Schober Associated, the Hutson Center is capable of holding two "747" jet airliners side by side. The Don Hutson center is 452 feet long, 270 feet wide, and 90 feet high at its apex. In addition to the practice fields, it includes a coaches' meeting room, training room and conditioning room, and can be heated to a maximum temperature of 65 degrees.
The Hutson Center aids the Packers in many ways. During cold or otherwise inclement weather, the Packers are able to go indoors and practice effectively. The team is able to utilize the building's FieldTurf fields when preparing to play on the road on a similar surface. Another benefit of the facility is its ideal conditions for individual offseason workouts during the winter months.
The team's video department also benefits from the building. In addition to better shooting positions high on the inside of the Hutson Center, four porches on the exterior of the west side provide filming locations for Clarke Hinkle Field.
| The Don Hutson Center At A Glance: |
| On July 18, 1994, the Packers dedicated the Don Hutson Center, their state-of-the-art indoor practice facility across the street from Lambeau Field. |
| Original cost: $4.7 million |
| Length: 452 feet |
| Width: 270 feet |
| Tallest point (interior): 90 feet |
| Square footage: 112,400 |
| Fields: One 70-yard (plus 10-yard end zone), One 60-yard (plus 10-yard end zone) |
| Surface: FieldTurf (installed March 2001) |
| Other facilities: Coaches meeting room, training room, weight/conditioning area, restrooms |
| Lighting: 249 1,500-watt fixtures |
| Heating: 23 gas-fired radiant heaters |
| Maximum temperature: 65 degrees |
| Ventilation: Four exhaust fans (100,000 CFM) |
| Construction: Midstate Corporation; Columbus, Wis. |
| Architect: Bill Doyle (Berners-Schober Associates, Inc., Green Bay) |
Editor's Note: Hutson was the most dominant performer of his era (1935-45), a claim underscored by the fact that he still held 11 NFL records a half century after his retirement. An All-American at the University of Alabama before signing with the Packers as a free agent in 1935, he has been credited with inventing pass patterns. During his career, the Packers won three NFL Championships, in 1936, 1939, and 1944. His many awards include being selected to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team, and the NFL's All-Time Two-Way Team.
Last Updated: 08/12/09
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