Fans of the Green Bay Packers are attempting to help save a long-standing and cherished Packers bar in New York City.
Kettle of Fish, established in the 1950s, is run by a Wisconsin native and has become a go-to spot for Packers fans in the city.
A GoFundMe campaign created on Monday has already raised nearly $50,000 of the establishment’s $100,000 goal. Shares of the page, now over 1,500, have included the hashtag “savethekettle.”
The bar has been visited in person by several players, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
From the GoFundMe page: “Kettle of Fish is also a globally known destination bar for visitors to watch Green Bay Packers football games, so much so that Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers paid an off-season visit in 2019, and previously other Packer greats such as Jerry Kramer, John Brockington, and Dave Robinson have stopped by for games, camaraderie, and meet-and-greets. With boisterous group singing, Usinger’s brats, and a group of passionate gameday regulars, it’s a unique experience.”
Rodgers tweeted support of the cause.
#savethekettle # https://t.co/QXT5QXb2hf
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) July 1, 2020
The bar was closed for over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic but has recently re-opened with limited capacity. The campaign is “asking for your support as we navigate this uncertain future and try to keep our doors open.”
All of the bar’s connections to the Packers can be found here.