So, the Green Bay Packers, as we all know, are simply one of the most successful teams in NFL history. The big question is why?

Yes, they’re a famous professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. But let’s face it, Green Bay is not LA, NYC or even, dare we say it, Chicago.

How could a team from only the third biggest town in the Badger State become so successful?

Packers’ success story

The team was first founded in 1919 by Earl "Curly" Lambeau and George Calhoun. That makes it one of the oldest franchises in the NFL.

Since then, the Packers have won multiple league championships including four Super Bowl victories. They are known for the passionate fan base – the "Cheeseheads".

This vaguely links to the area’s dairy farming heritage although the team was originally set up by a meat packing company and Green Bay’s current biggest industry is toilet paper. Maybe that doesn’t make such a good nickname.

Nevertheless, the Packers have one of the most dedicated fan bases in the NFL. Following the team is deeply ingrained in the Green Bay culture.

This strong fan support translates into attendance at games, merchandise sales and overall team revenue.

The team's home games are of course played at Lambeau Field, one of the most iconic stadiums in the NFL. Lambeau is often referred to as the "Frozen Tundra" due to its harsh winter weather.

Perhaps most importantly, The Packers have a unique ownership.

In this harsh winner-take-all, get it now era, the more humble Packers are publicly owned by thousands of local shareholders – rather than a single individual. They may be small but they are the NFL’s only community-owned franchise.

This fosters connection and pride among fans. Franchise decisions are made with the interests of the community and the team in mind.

It means The Packers have historically had stable leadership both in the front office and coaching staff.

The Packers have also been adept at developing talent.

They have a history of making shrewd draft picks and developing young players. This creates a competitive roster despite limitations in resources compared to big-city teams.

The Superbowl Winners

Green Bay Packers have won the Super Bowl an impressive four times:

• Super Bowl I (1967 season)

The Packers defeated Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.

Green Bay victories in Super Bowl I and II are significant moments in NFL history. They solidified the Packers' place as one of the dominant teams – and helped establish the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl I, then known as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, pitted the champions of the National Football League (NFL), the Packers, against champions of the American Football League (AFL), the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

The Packers, led by Coach Vince Lombardi and quarterback Bart Starr, dominated the game.

Starr threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns while the Packers' tight defense held the Chiefs to just 10 points.

• Super Bowl II (1968 season)

The Packers defeated the Oakland Raiders 33-14.

In the second Super Bowl, this time at the Miami Orange Bowl, the Packers faced off against the Oakland Raiders.

Bart Starr was once again instrumental, throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown. Again the defense was tight, holding the Raiders to just 14 points.

The game was Lombardi's final as head coach before he retired after winning five NFL championships in seven years, including the first two Super Bowls.

• Super Bowl XXXI (1996 season)

The Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35-21.

Super Bowl XXXI marked the Packers' return to Super Bowl glory after a nearly 30-year hiatus. At the Louisiana Superdome, key players turned out to be Quarterback Brett Favre, Wide Receiver Antonio Freeman and Defensive End Reggie White.

The Packers impressive offensive display included Favre throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Antonio Freeman was another standout performer, catching a touchdown pass and racking up 105 receiving yards.

Reggie White anchored the Packers' defensive line, helping to pressure Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe throughout the game.

• Super Bowl XLV (2010 season)

The Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

The Bowl at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington Texas was the closest of the Packers’ four wins.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a standout performance, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns, earning him the Super Bowl MVP award. Wide receiver Greg Jennings was instrumental in the passing game, hauling in two touchdown receptions.

Meanwhile the Packers' defense, led by linebacker Clay Matthews, put pressure on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throughout, forcing turnovers and making crucial stops.

Including these four Bowl victories, the Packers have won 13 league championships, the most in NFL history. It may be the smallest NFL franchise and the smallest of any major league operation – but it’s clearly one of the most successful.