A letter published by Yahoo Sports makes the case that Mary Jane Sorgel, the originator of the 'Go Pack Go' cheer, deserves a place in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Sorgel helped establish the first professional sideline presence for the Packers, a change that reshaped the team's game-day identity.
Sorgel's contribution dates back to a time when the Packers lacked any organized sideline support. By creating a structured cheer, she gave the franchise a unifying vocal trademark that has endured for decades. The letter emphasizes that her work was foundational, not incidental, to the Packers' culture.
No specific Hall of Fame nomination process or timeline is mentioned in the letter, leaving Sorgel's official candidacy unclear. The Packers Hall of Fame has inducted non-players before, including front-office figures and broadcasters, but cheerleaders or spirit organizers are not a typical category for enshrinement.
Without further details from the letter or from the Packers organization, it remains uncertain whether Sorgel's case will gain formal traction. The argument rests largely on historical significance rather than recent developments or organizational support.
“She has earned a place in the Hall of Fame,” the letter states, though no direct quote from Sorgel herself or from Packers officials appears in the source.