In a surprise move that blends football history with holiday cheer, Green Bay Packers legend Jerry Kramer — Hall of Famer, Super Bowl champion, and beloved former guard and placekicker — is set to appear in a brand-new holiday movie on the Hallmark Channel, joining a cast of fellow sports icons turned seasonal storytellers.
The film, tentatively titled “A Lombardi Christmas”, will follow the heartwarming tale of a small-town football coach (played by Kramer) who brings together a fractured community just in time for Christmas — using lessons learned on and off the gridiron. The film is expected to air in December as part of Hallmark’s annual Countdown to Christmas lineup.
“It’s a different kind of huddle,” Kramer joked in a statement. “But just like on the field, it’s about heart, connection, and believing in something bigger than yourself.”
Kramer, best known for his iconic role in the Packers’ dynasty under coach Vince Lombardi and his unforgettable block in the “Ice Bowl,” will join a growing list of athletes-turned-actors making appearances in feel-good films. Sources say the movie will also feature cameo appearances from other NFL greats and a few surprise guests from Green Bay’s past.
The Hallmark Channel praised Kramer’s participation, calling him “a living legend whose presence brings authenticity, warmth, and generational charm to the screen.”
Packers fans are already buzzing with anticipation. One online comment read:
“Jerry Kramer helping save Christmas? I’ll watch it a hundred times — go Pack go!”
As Kramer trades cleats for Christmas cookies and goal-line stands for sleigh rides, one thing’s for sure: this holiday season, the spirit of Lambeau will be alive and well on the Hallmark Channel.