Al Treml
Al Treml | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 3, 1926 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer and Videographer |
| Known for | Film/Video Director, Green Bay Packers |
Albert Raymond Treml (born December 3, 1936) was an American photographer and videographer who worked for the Green Bay Packers from 1967 to 2001. Treml, a Green Bay, Wisconsin native, was a lifelong Packers fan. After graduating from Green Bay Central Catholic High School, Treml attended [Fort Monmouth]]'s photography school while serving in the United States Army. He was stationed in France as a photographer from 1955 to 1959. After returning to Wisconsin, Treml worked for local newspapers and TV stations as a photographr and videographer before working part-time filming Packers games. After being hired by Vince Lombardi in 1967 as only the second full-time film director in the National Football League (NFL), Treml would go on to work for the Packers for 34 years before retiring in 2001. In recognition for his contributions to the team and to sports videography, Treml was inducted in he Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the College Sports Video Association Hall of Fame in 2008 and 2014, respectively.
Early life
Al Treml was born on December 3, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisconsin; in 1955 he graduated from Green Bay Central Catholic High School.[1] As a kid, he would sneak into City Stadium, the home stadium for the Green Bay Packers, and work for vendors selling popcorn or game programs.[2][3]
Career
- Fort Monmouth's photo school for the Army (Army photographer 1955 to 1959 in France)
- Two years for a Neenah newspaper
Treml's career began in 1960 when he was hired by WFRV-TV as a photographer, working on both the news and sports. He continued this role in 1964, moving to WBAY-TV, where he worked until 1967. During his time with WBAY, Treml began filming Green Bay Packers games. Vince Lombardi, the Packers head coach and general manager at the time, hired Treml as the Packers film director, making him only the second person to work full-time for an NFL team in this capacity.[6] Treml stayed in this position for the next 34 years, retiring in 2001. When he retired, he was the NFL's longest tenured video director. During his career with the Packers, he grew the department to three employees who helped filmed games and practices. In 1986, he transitioned the Packers from linear film to digital editing, a process that was ultimately adopted by every NFL team. Dick Jauron, who played in the NFL and worked with Treml as a coach for the Packers noted that he "spent nine years working with Al and ... can guarantee that not only did he know exactly what he was doing, but he did it better than anyone else in the business". In recognition of his contributions to the Packers and to sports videography, Treml was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2008 and the College Sports Video Association Hall of Fame in 2014.
- Editing
- Processing
- Travel with scout
- Opponent film
- NFL rules about film
- Instant replays
- ESPN The Magazine Best in the Biz
- Missed two games in 1967 due to operation
- Filmed multiple Super Bowls
Personal life
Treml was married and had six children. During his time with the Packers, he developed a friendship with quarterback and head coach Bart Starr.
References
- ^ Christl, Cliff. "Al Treml". Packers.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Stur, Heather (October 10, 1999). "Win or lose, director keeps team's film rolling: Part 1". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). p. A-1. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Stur, Heather (October 10, 1999). "Win or lose, director keeps team's film rolling: Part 2". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). p. A-2. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ruffing, Molly (March 22, 2023). "Former Packers staff members honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame". Fox11Online.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Quick Takes". Green Bay Press-Gazette Page = A-7 (clipping). July 19, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Foth, Lisa (September 7, 1980). "Treml sees Packers through camera eye" (clipping). p. 61. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Category:1936 births Category:Living people Category:Green Bay Packers employees Category:Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame