14 Facts About Frank Jonet

Frank John Jonet was an American accountant known for serving as the secretary-treasurer of the Green Bay Packers.

In 1933, Frank Jonet was named the receiver for the Packers after the team experienced severe financial issues and entered bankruptcy.

That year, Frank Jonet was named the treasurer for the Packers.

In 2011, Frank Jonet was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

Frank Jonet was born on January 3,1883, in Tonet, Wisconsin.

Frank Jonet graduated from the State Teachers College in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Frank Jonet was a trained accountant and served two terms as the treasurer for the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Frank Jonet served on the city's fire and police commission for over 20 years.

In 1933, Frank Jonet was named as a friendly receiver by a county circuit judge over the Packers after the team lost a lawsuit from a fan who fell from the stands of City Stadium that led to bankruptcy.

Frank Jonet was credited with helping to prevent the team from going under for the next two years, even thought the team had less than $100 in cash and over $15,000 in debt.

Frank Jonet is credited with establishing the Packers current non-profit tax status, as well as introducing better processes for the executive management of professional football.

In 1950, Frank Jonet assisted on the team's third stock sale to help raises funds that would again help prevent the team from folding.

Frank Jonet was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2011 in recognition of his contributions to the team.

Frank Jonet was a member of the Catholic Church and was active in a number of religious organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Name Society.