Lee Joannes | |
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 Joannes circa 1940s | |
| Born | Joseph Leland Heath Joannes October 17, 1892 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 1982 (aged 89) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation(s) | Owner, Joannes Brothers Company |
| Known for | President, Green Bay Packers |
| President of the Green Bay Packers | |
| In office 1930–1947 | |
| Preceded by | W. Webber Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Emil Fischer |
Lee Joannes (October 17, 1892 – September 20, 1982), born Joseph Leland Heath Joannes and also known as Leland Joannes, was a businessman and American football executive. Joannes owned Joannes Brothers Company, 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 five 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.