PACKERS PROUD: Netflix Releases “From Cheese to Cleats: Packers at Bat” – A Highly Anticipated Documentary About the Green Bay Packers’ Hidden Baseball Roots, Slated for Release on August 8
Green Bay, May 2025 — In a move that’s already stirring massive buzz across Cheesehead Nation, Netflix has officially announced its newest sports docuseries: “From Cheese to Cleats: Packers at Bat.”
Set to premiere on August 8, this four-part documentary promises to uncover a forgotten, almost mythical chapter in Green Bay Packers history — one that links the iconic football franchise to the unlikeliest of places: the baseball diamond.
Not Just Football Legends — But Baseball Players Too?
We all know the Green Bay Packers for their frozen tundra grit, Lombardi glory, and legacy of quarterbacks. But according to this groundbreaking Netflix documentary, there’s another story — a hidden baseball legacy buried beneath decades of NFL dominance.
“Before Lambeau roared, before Rodgers threw Hail Marys, the Packers played for the love of the game — any game,” teases the official trailer.
From early 20th-century barnstorming games to World War II-era off-season baseball leagues, the series explores how many Packers players, coaches, and staff moonlighted as ballplayers, often using the summer sport to stay fit, stay paid, and stay connected to their communities.
An Unexpected Deep Dive Into a Forgotten Era
“From Cheese to Cleats” is not your typical highlight reel doc. With restored archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and newly discovered letters and photographs, this series reveals a fascinating dual-sport legacy.
Notable figures featured in the doc include:
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Bart Starr’s grandson, who uncovers a forgotten glove used in a 1948 charity game.
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Aaron Rodgers, reflecting on multi-sport athleticism and Green Bay’s competitive spirit.
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MLB legend Hank Aaron (archival audio), commenting on Wisconsin’s underappreciated baseball culture.
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Brett Favre, who reveals he nearly signed with a semi-pro baseball team before committing to football.
Each episode peels back another layer of the Packers’ DNA, including a little-known connection between the Packers and the now-defunct Green Bay Bluejays baseball club — and a scandalous tale of a lost championship due to player injuries from a “secret” baseball game.
Release Date Locked In: August 8
The docuseries will release August 8, 2025, just ahead of the NFL preseason — perfectly timed to stoke fan excitement. Episodes include:
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“The Other Field of Dreams”
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“Cleats, Bats, and Brotherhood”
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“The Diamond Divide”
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“Return to the Roots”
Fans React: “This Changes Everything”
As soon as the trailer hit social media, fans flooded the comments:
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“The Packers played BASEBALL?! My mind is blown. 🍺🧀⚾”
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“Cheeseheads, we’ve got a whole other history to be proud of. This is gold.”
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“Can’t wait. Netflix really knows how to hit the heart of sports fans.”
Even current Packers wide receiver Christian Watson tweeted:
“This one’s for the legacy. We stand on giants. 🎯”
Final Thoughts: History Rewritten, Legacy Expanded
With “From Cheese to Cleats: Packers at Bat,” Netflix isn’t just telling a story — they’re reshaping how we view one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. The Green Bay Packers didn’t just dominate on Sundays. They competed on sandlots, at county fairs, and in makeshift diamonds during wartime.
