Fred Leicht

Fred Leicht (October 18, 1895 – December 2, 1977) was a businessman and an executive for the Green Bay Packers from 1935 to 1977.

Early life Leicht was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and graduated from Green Bay West High School. He was general manager of Northern Transportation Co. in Green Bay from 1919 to 1952 and president of Leicht Transfer & Storage from 1936 to 1975. City Stadium opened September 29, 1957, when the Packers hosted the Chicago Bears in a 21–17 victory before a capacity crowd of 32,500. In 1965, City Stadium was renamed Lambeau Field.

Leicht served on the Packer's executive committee until 1959 and remained on the Packers' Board of Directors until 1977.

In 1983, Leicht was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

Leicht's brother - Ray Leicht - served on the Green Bay Packers Board of Directors in the 1920s and also chaired the ground committee for the corporation. Leicht's son - Ted Leicht - served on the team's Board of Directors.