Lee Joannes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lee Joannes

Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1892

Place of Birth: Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Death: 20-Sep-1982

Profession: businessperson

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Joseph Leland Heath Joannes, known as Lee Joannes or Leland Joannes (October 17, 1892 – September 20, 1982), was a businessman and American football executive.
Joannes owned a wholesale grocery store and was the fourth president of the Green Bay Football Corporation, which became Green Bay Packers, Inc.
during his tenure.
He was part of The Hungry Five, a group of businessmen who are credited with keeping the Green Bay Packers in operation during numerous financially difficult times.
He served on the Packers board of directors for over 58 years in various roles, including chairman, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and director emeritus.
During his 17 years as president from 1930 to 1947, the Packers won six NFL Championships while enduring the Great Depression and World War II.
In recognition of his contributions, he was elected to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1981.
Joannes died in 1982 at the age of 89.