Vernon Biever | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vernon Joseph Biever (1923-05-21)May 21, 1923 Port Washington, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | October 13, 2010(2010-10-13) (aged 87) Port Washington, Wisconsin, US |
| Occupation | Sports Photographer |
| Notable awards | Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame (2002) NFL Photographer of the Year (1984) |
Vernon Joseph Biever (May 21, 1923 – October 13, 2010[1]) was an American photographer, most notably with theGreen Bay Packers.
Biever covered his first Packers game in 1941 forThe Milwaukee Sentinel while a student atSt. Norbert College. He served in theUnited States Army during World War II. Later, he owned a Ben Franklin store and a travel agency inPort Washington, Wisconsin.[2] He was the official team photographer from 1946 until his retirement in 2006.[3] He was inducted into theGreen Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2002.[4]
His photographs were collected inThe Glory of Titletown (ISBN 0878339906). Biever's photographs have been featured in books, television shows, and movies.
Biever's son John is a photographer forSports Illustrated. His other son, James, and grandson, Michael, also were photographers for the Packers.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
| Other | |
