State of Idaho to celebrate 'Jerry Kramer Day' on Aug. 23

Kramer to be guest of honor at Vandal Celebration

SANDPOINT — Earlier this year, the Idaho Legislature declared Aug. 23, 2018, as ‘Gerald Louis “Jerry” Kramer Day,’ in honor of Kramer’s official induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 4.

Kramer will celebrate his special day as the guest of honor at the Inland Empire Vandal Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 23 in Coeur d’Alene.

Representative Caroline Nilsson Troy led the effort to pass the concurrent resolution, to honor one of the Gem State’s greatest atheltes.

“When I found out that the Legislature could declare official days, I jumped on the chance to celebrate Jerry’s induction,” Troy said. “So many of us have been writing letters of support over the years. He’s been nominated 11 times, so the fact that he’s finally been selected has the whole state rejoicing in his success.”

Kramer graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1954 and attended the University of Idaho on a football scholarship. He was selected as Idaho’s first All-American, as an honorable mention in 1956 and a first-team selection in 1957, before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1958. Kramer played 11 years for the Packers during the Vince Lombardi era, helping the team to five NFL championships, as well as wins in Super Bowls I and II.

“We are very excited that Jerry chose to have his official day coincide with our Inland Empire Vandal Celebration in Coeur d’Alene,” said Shelly Robson, Development Coordinator for the Vandal Scholarship Fund. “We are looking forward to this special evening celebrating our dear friend.”

To attend the event and for more information, visit www.govandals.com to register or contact Shelly Robson at shellyr@uidaho.edu or 208-651-7992.