The First Lambeau Leap (Original Broadcast)

This is the first ever Lambeau Leap, from 1993. Leroy Butler runs the ball in for a touchdown after catching a lateral from Reggie White!
Video from NBC, audio from the Packers radio broadcast of Jim Irwin and Max Mcgee.
Update 9/7/16: Thanks to the Steve Czaban & Bob & Brian for noticing this video! None of the Ginger Hammer's goon squad has shown up at my door yet! 1029thehog.com/bob-and-brian/9...

[@anthonyg.4785]

Hands down one of the best traditions in all of professional sports. Respect from a Cowboys fan

[@isaiahmason6503]

HEY your team sucks👌

[@peterbills4129]

@@isaiahmason6503 ROFL, you SAVAGE!

[@mateenrabbani1587]

@@isaiahmason6503 your trash

[@stephaniebarber17]

The best ever

[@arturovidal5306]

@@isaiahmason6503 not this year

[@MrCubFan415]

Even as a Bears fan, there’s something “magical” about the Lambeau Leap and the interaction between the player and the fans. Respect!

[@kellythesinger2945]

Respect to the Bears the Splendid Enemy.

[@NikeTubeStudios]

The very play that cemented Leroy Butler's induction into the Hall of Fame. Great to finally say that now he's going in!

[@MrJo826]

Holy hell, what a clutch lateral.

[@averageplayers5288]

Look at 1:25 you can see that #92 has a small portion of his heel out of bounds. Great decision making but the play should’ve ended

[@bobbybarnes1652]

@@averageplayers5288 No, you can't see that. It was close, but no, you can't.

[@mosthatedminnesotan]

@@averageplayers5288 As he said in the broadcast: Dont tell me that, I dont wanna know it.

[@ToofpickWill]

Comin from Reggie White, the Minister of Defense

[@GALuigi]

Yup, and great IQ because the guy that was tackling him should not have tackled him like that. It gave him time to lateral the ball.

[@fuhque9132]

Nice little story someone might enjoy reading.. When I was a kid in middle school in Wisconsin, I was a 'Troubled child'...constantly in trouble, in and out of school suspensions, in and out of jail. Didn't care about anything, really. Was on a bad path. Well, one day we're told that an NFL player named LeRoy Butler was coming to the school to give a motivational speech of some sort. I don't know what the speech was, because, as was common back then, I had done something stupid and was punished by not being allowed to attend the event. Since all the teachers were at the auditorium for the event, I was told to sit in the School Office while it was going on.. Well, I'm sitting there moping and just being an angry kid, when all of a sudden, Leroy Butler walks into the Office. The event was over so he went to the Principles office for one reason or another, and he noticed me sitting there. He asked if I was at the event, and I told him No, I was told to sit in the Office as punishment for something I had done (I don't remember)..he ended up talking about how he himself had a troubled Childhood and was always getting in trouble, making life difficult for himself and those around him. He talked about his experiences growing up, and how he realized that how he was acting was not going to get him far in life and that he was basically setting himself up for failure. So he decided to change his life for the better and ended up going to college, which led to him playing in NFL. That it was difficult to change his bad habits, but he eventually did through hard work and dedication, and his life improved dramatically after DECIDING to improve his life. He didn't scold me or ignore me..he sympathized with me. *He related to me.* He showed me that life is what you make it. You can be angry and upset and live an angry, upsetting life, or you could make the decision to be happy and positive, and live a happy and positive life. We only spoke for maybe 2-3 minutes, but it changed my life for the better because he told me EXACTLY what I needed to hear at that stage in my life. I wanted to have that passion for life that I seen in him. His willingness to open up to me about his similar childhood and how he overcame it, changed me for the better. That interaction resulted with me DECIDING to make my life better rather than be resentful and bitter about my rough upbringing. He put it into a perspective that I could relate to and understand. I don't know where I would be if he didn't do that for me, to be completely honest. Well, after the talk, he ended up giving me a photo of his (Since I couldn't get one at the event) signed it for me with a message saying "Stay Positive" then we shook hands, said farewells and parted ways.. *Moral of the Story is this: When you meet someone who you think deserves the least attention and affection (such as the brash, aggressive, asshole, troublemaker kid that I was); those are the type of people that often need attention and affection the most. One small act of kindness can change someones life for the better, even if it seems like they don't **_'deserve'_** affection. Even if it feels like an impossible goal, try to empathize with the 'Troubled people' as best as you can. They not be receptive in that moment, but it WILL stick with them. Be kind to one another, no matter what differences you may have. And equally as important: No matter what you've been through in life, you can be happy and prosper if you make the decision to. Don't stand in your own way on the path to happiness.* The other lesson from this story? *Leroy Butler is a fucking Legend.* He has forever earned my respect and appreciation as a kind and considerate person. Try to be kind, understanding and empathetic to one another, folks. Take care.

[@skiddwister9143]

@@fuhque9132 He was a kid, growing up. Leave him alone.

[@jeffscharpf]

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.

[@some__random__guy]

He was a great player too. One of the best.

[@moneymanmike6294]

I ain’t reading allat 😂

[@mosthatedminnesotan]

Thats awesome! What a story man I love to hear about players making that impact on the young folks so cool!

[@Am-Not-Jarvis]

LOL at Brett Favre running all the way out to high five him

[@D2Kprime]

Favre was the greatest

[@Odee4hundred]

Crack head Favre u never know with him hahaha

[@pocketssmith5933]

I love when he layed a hit stick on his ow guy after he scored a tuddy lol

[@rumpustime5460]

I was like who the hells running out on the field in the jacket? Oh its Favre. Because of course it's Favre.

[@Jerharris90]

God damn right

[@HereComeTheRooster]

Butler was a great DB. White was an awesome DE. RIP Reggie. This was 24 years ago and I remember this like it was last year.

[@geoffreyrue8026]

Imagine if instant replay was around then. Reggie would've been marked out of bounds.

[@minnesotajack1]

If Max and Jim had known this was the first moment of a tradition, I’m sure they would have had a better radio call

[@IceveinsProductions]

I remember watching this game and cracking up when he jumped in to the stands!

[@bossfrog]

Lol, little did you know it would become one of the most iconic traditions in the NFL!

[@andrewstonebarger8250]

@@bossfrog Little did the announcers know, too. Surprised they didn't say anything about it.

[@rumpustime5460]

"Who's this guy in the jacket running out to dance with Butler?" It's Favre. Because of course it's Favre.

[@johns8240]

Miss Jim & Max, they were the best announcers!!

[@joshuarayborn]

Love the Jim Irwin Max McGee broadcast

[@istantinoplebullconsta642]

I love the "I don't want to know" remark when one says it looks like Reggie stepped out of bounds when doing the lateral.

[@johnperrigo6474]

I miss those two. They were fun to listen to, especially Max.

[@buckybob1]

God I miss Jim and Max

[@krlm2280]

Brett Favre was the coolest fun enthusiastic QB ever great teammate and Legend

[@krudeddie]

I love it when the players make the fan's part of it.

[@Nerfball6]

Reggie White was awesome. RIP! Butler, Favre, great games to watch.

[@bradg1440]

Those were the best years in Packers history!

[@nbotch1249]

What a great play to have the first leap!!

[@Wolfie66]

I remember watching Packer games with the sound turned off and the radio on with Jim Irwin and Max McGee! Great times. I loved listening to those guys!

[@unkiesickey3429]

Sitting in the tavern with the old man; drinking some beer and playing ship, captain and crew while watching this game. Thanks for bringing back such great memories Bent!

[@Coolsteeo6]

92 stepped out of bounds

[@krlm2280]

92 is a legend the Rev Reggie white rip

[@mitchellgustin5956]

He didn't step out, he was on his toes, then he flipped the ball to Butler before coming down on his heels out of bounds

[@mattanderson6336]

Congratulations to Leroy Butler being named to NFL Hall of Fame. The Lambeau Leap arrives in Canton.

[@SteveV2023]

Can't believe they didn't see how far out Reggie was, but definitely a great moment in Packers history!!!

[@D2Kprime]

I'm here because Leroy Butler is discussing the 25th Anniversary of this on The Big Show.

[@TheSSUltimateGoku]

Damn if this one done today this play would not have counted. Glad we got it when it did. Or the Lambeau leap might not exist today. #GoPackGo

[@bradenm8030]

Leroy Buttler was at my High School today doing his last ever school speech, he is one awesome guy!!!!!

[@SH-iy7kc]

AWWW THE GOOD OLE DAYS BEFORE INSTANT REPLAY

[@garrygoers3509]

I was at this game (in the shade). More memorable than the first Lambeau leap was the temperature. That was the coldest I have been for that long in my life. Per pro football reference the game was -20 windchill, after 3+ hours you remember the cold 27 years later. Scroll down to show game info drop down see weather. www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199312260gnb.htm

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Damn, Reggie was out of bounds. Still, a heads-up, iconic play by him and Butler. And the first Lambeau Leap - out of pure joy! Gongratulations, Mr. Butler! Long over due entrance into the HOF!

[@wiskyr6510]

Glad to have met this man at a breast cancer awareness volleyball game. Signed a shirt for me.

[@Noobiefroobiechoobie]

Hahahaha oh my god what a pitch. I love the packers.

[@mkatherineeagan7007]

Yeah Lambeau.... Yeah Packers!!!!!!!!!

[@brandynhenry7107]

I largely don't like how replay is utilized, but watching this play makes me thankful it exists.

[@chris-kk4lj]

i like it. the only true way to overturn a call should be based on fact, not assumption or opinion.

[@ShiftingDrifter]

Yeah, know the feeling. Still, after years of haggling over the use of replay, this iteration we have now is probably about as fair a compromise as can be and not spoil the rhythm of the game.

[@CARVERitUP]

One thing I love about Favre, he's the only quarterback you'd ever see sprinting out onto the field to join the hype off of a defensive touchdown. Guy got so excited to see his team kick some ass

[@DM7817]

I was at this game. Pretty memorable even though I was a young bears fan. It was definitely cold as balls that day but very cool start to a tradition for the pack

[@10000Rachel]

I was at this game, It was Very cold! I could't feel my legs.

[@CHT_8732]

As a Clemson fan hearing Leroy butlers name brought back painful memories

[@FootballClubDavid_WI_USA]

puntrooskie

[@ARTCHANIFY]

Nice job @BentMG putting in the radio audio. Thanks! GO PACK GO!

[@lebumcames3615]

Thanks Leroy 💪

[@williamhermann6635]

He deserves to be in the hall of fame just for inventing the Lambeau Leap. The countless plays he made are just extra.

[@dirty.dan37]

I think you got your wish

[@patrickwatson4935]

RIP no. 33 @ 2:41

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

Who is he? If he is Doug Evans He isn't dead.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Evans_(American_football)

[@187mrsmith]

@@dallasbrubaker6054 @ 2:39 the hit

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

@@187mrsmith That's it? So he really isn't dead, just got hit hard. Got it.

[@brosephin]

@@dallasbrubaker6054 want r/oooooosh you but you seem too innocent

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

@@brosephin me innocent? Sure, since I was never caught.

[@tjnew2260]

He told Lebron the day before and told him he was gonna jump in the crowd😂

[@jonpenguin303]

My wife and I were at this game. I had gone into the tunnel next to the concessions to have a cigarette. As I finished and made my way back to my seat through the tunnel I heard the Roar of the crowd and jogged up to the opening by the stands to see Reggie White lateral to LeRoy Butler and was able to see the rest of the play which now is Infamous history. I will never forget it and it replays in my memory everytime I see a Packer do the leap. Priceless! I no longer smoke.(Reggie was out of bounds...lol)

[@GlennTillema]

Here celebrating the first Leroy's Leap day!

[@SortaNonymous]

Amazing how the leap was so legendary that hardly anybody even remembers how insane the play itself was (even if Reggie was out of bounds and so it likely wouldn't hold up today)

[@kramzic9675]

I was randomly thinking about this 2 days ago and boom on my suggested

[@cynthiaeickstaedt9338]

I love everything about Wisconsin pride...what else but the Green Bay Packers, watched. superbowl and the one and. only Ice Bowl onto #50

[@TheMrWolf404]

I have Leroy butlers autograph.

[@jadeddragon4254]

Man this seems like it happened yesterday but look how old it appears, craziness

[@MichaelCastelaz]

Was this the game where the field temp was negative 22 degrees? I think I might have been there as a kid?! I'll never forget the temp, and I remember we stomped the Raiders, but don't remember much else other than my hot chocolate freezing instantly when it dripped on my Packers parka... and of course the two fat guys sitting next to me with Beersicles... beer icicles hanging from their beards.

[@cfnovak1]

Lucky Bastard.... lol

[@jonbadart]

It was that game. 28-0 score with a wind chill of -20

[@cfnovak1]

hell ya....

[@sportscorsch]

Yes it was. I was at that game. Remember our beers freezing on top after a few seconds of not drinking.

[@dubbled7286]

I was there. The air temp was 3F at kickoff. Don’t know what the wing chill was. I do recall it wasn’t all that windy, so -22F sounds reasonable.

[@demetrrius3000]

1:24 My man said stop snitching, he wasn’t out of bounds lol

[@backt1]

Like top 5 moment in Packer history, you got Leroy Butler of course (HOF) Reggie White, best defensive lineman ever, Farve running out on the field, being Farve. You got Holmgrem looking cold AF, and trust me, your skin just bites on a late December day in WI like this! Boy we had it good on Sunday's back then! Go Pack GO

[@phibber]

1:26 looks like Reggie is on the white line....

[@zacharykraus6161]

“Don’t tell me that, I don’t wanna know it!”

[@braedonmasset4574]

Lmao these announcers sound like my freakin grandparents talking

[@jpavlekovich]

+Braedon Masset ....these announcers are the radio ANNOUNCERS.....and are speaking for a radio audience .....and I will tell you that if you can't watch the game and only hear it ....these guys are the best

[@MrAlumni72]

+jpavlekovich I always preferred watching to the TV muted and listening to the radio broadcast instead - until 9/11 and we could no longer get decent radio reception. Now I have to put up with Tim McCarver and Joe Buck. But you can't beat radio broadcasters for guys who genuinely love the game and really get into what is happening on the field. I loved the line near the end "Don't tell me that - I don't want to know!"

[@jhable06]

I'm here because of Czabe

[@Kylestermeister]

Same here. Go Pack Go!

[@jackdiamond5340]

jhable06 The Packers and Steve Czabans commentary from a city with a horrible tem is truly a Wisconsin tradition

[@some__random__guy]

@@jackdiamond5340 Most championships, most wins, and highest win to loss ratio of all time. Watch who you’re calling trash.

[@matth3708]

Czabe is the GREATEST OF ALL TOME

[@christophervanasse9911]

Big boy 92 is a fucking legend

[@johnrotten3268]

Jesus , I thought this was from the 70s based on the thumbnail and it is from 93... We have made a lot of improvement with HD television... incredible...

[@fabricelange2348]

A moment of history, the beginning of a tradition in Green Bay i love... Go Pack go 💚💛🏈

[@cfnovak1]

Thank you. I learned something today!

[@kennethkrause6366]

I was there 😀

[@DM7817]

Me too 👍

[@nicketten1232]

I was there and remember it well. Great game!

[@mattharper588]

I live in Green Bay and it's funny if it's a home game and the opposing team scores and who ever made the touchdown tries to do a leap they are shoved back while beer is dumped on them.what the he'll do they think the fans are going to do too them

[@danschultz5594]

Still not selfish in 14. Go Pack Go.

[@shaneabrahamson8732]

Awesome memories of Reggie White and company.

[@titletown96er41]

Happy Leap Day!!!

[@scout805]

Nice random video to run across! Go Pack Go!

[@jds1vette]

My brother and I were at that game. All I remember is that it was cold, our beer was freezing. Don't recall seeing the leap. Good times.

[@titanfan129]

I love it! Thank you! Totally moving to Green Bay!

[@joebaldi4110]

Incredible play

[@MrJeffinLodi]

Funny, they never even mentioned him going into the stands

[@CaptainDongo]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE ONE OF THE GREATEST PACKERS SAFETIES THE CREATOR OF THE LAMBEAU LEAP AND WHO SHOULD BE IN THE HOF!!! LEROY BUTLER!!! 🧀🏈

[@barbarellagb]

omg the guy in the blue with the red gloves on prone holding Butler in the stands is crAcking me UP! Gotta love 'dem cheeseheads!!! #LambeauLeap

[@promeitheus]

Leroy Butler was the man.

[@MOPAR_scatpack]

Lol hIs foot was out but GO PACKERS

[@brewerfans2570]

I'm not lying i Met Leroy Butler true story but OMG

[@stevejohnson4562]

I was at this game, -23 wind chill factor at game time. The Raiders played tough in the first half but clearly the cold affected them in the 2nd half. When this play happened no one really knew what was going on because all the players kind of let up.

[@Harry-xb2xn]

that was an amazing run

[@cdowg187]

GO PACK GO!!!!

[@jagger9031]

one of the coldest games in NFL history.....cant believe its been 30 years almost

[@jonathanjohnson2303]

And the bears STILL SUCK!!

[@jrm2383]

I was there! Nearly froze to death, 1 degree at game time.

[@markseelow2009]

I live and breathe green and gold but I must say that Reggie was out of bounds when he lateraled the ball. I seen that game when it first happened but I never noticed that Reggie was out of bounds.

[@A.C31]

Art Shell was jinxed as a head coach. Always seemed to have no luck or bad luck. This play is a prime example.

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

Isn't bad luck also luck? There is good luck and bad luck.

[@effend446]

More less the league trying to screw the Raiders

[@MrJpeg79672]

No way are they bringing back instant replay dude I’m telling you

[@geosamp4429]

pure magic

[@ZoidsKing89]

Welcome to the Hall of Fame LB.

[@RenegadeBeef]

Historic in Packers lore!!!!

[@dbiac8747]

can’t hate the packers :)

[@StukInBuf]

This had to be late December, if not sooner. I recall in Buffalo was minus-3, with minus-30 wind chill. This had to be about the same temperature level, if not colder.

[@OliveOyl12590]

+SuperPat88 December 26, 1993

[@drexelhorne4082]

I'm a cowboys fan for life, but I must admit I love the lambeau leap

[@tadsomato1940]

Leroy Butler - HALL OF FAME

[@yellowtlc3526]

I remember watching that game to this day . I'll be 33 soon.

[@molmer2380]

At least u weren't #33

[@coko9186]

Based Leroy

[@OFF_SuxveRedd904]

my uncle Roy #Leroy butler

[@jagger9031]

remember how frickin cold it was

[@austinsmith1505]

Miss jim and max

[@SchmerzUndFeuer]

#33 on the Packers got trucked at 2:40 damn

[@scottbrown7497]

Reggie White was out of Bounds if they had Instant Replay it would have been down where he stepped out Go Pack Go