Before a rematch of the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, a Hall of Fame safety for the Packers will answer a variety of questions submitted by Green Bay middle school students on WPR’s “The Morning Show.”
LeRoy Butler played all 12 of his professional seasons with the Packers, which included two Super Bowl appearances — one being the 35-21 victory over the New England Patriots in 1997. He joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
This month, a WPR producer traveled to Green Bay and recorded questions from eighth graders at Lombardi Middle School. The questions range from asking about Butler’s career to how kids should handle negativity. One student wanted to know more about Butler’s iconic “Lambeau Leap,” a touchdown celebration that continues today.
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The program is part of a continuing effort by “The Morning Show” to elevate young voices across the state. In collaboration with different schools, the show previously produced youth-driven programs exploring social media, renewable energy, elections and other topics.
Tune into The Ideas Network at 8 a.m. Wednesday for Butler’s live appearance on the show. In addition to student questions, the program will also welcome questions from callers. You can call into the show at 800-642-1234 or submit questions by email to ideas@wpr.org.
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