Cakeshoppe Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2019/05/26/bart-starr-hall-fame-qb-and-green-bay-packers-legend-dies-85/1244792001/ "We are saddened to note the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bart Starr. He battled with courage and determination to transcend the serious stroke he suffered in September 2014, but his most recent illness was too much to overcome." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{Family Ghost} Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 RIP Bart .. Packers and NFL legend and by all accounts one of the classiest guys ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanedorf Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexGreen#20 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Tremendously unfortunate RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanedorf Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 couple of classic highlights 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQ1 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Bart Starr was truly an extraordinary man ON and OFF the football field. He will be missed... One of my Favorite memories is what my brothers and I called “the Bart Starr Play.” 3rd and short yardage, play-action to Hornung, Taylor, or Pitts, then the Bomb to Dale, Dowler, or McGee! Devastating play that almost always worked due to Starr’s crafty fake, his pinpoint accuracy, and the opponent selling out to defend the Packer punishing run game. Absolutely Devastating! RIP Bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBPFan Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 He's one of the few Lombardi era Packers I got to meet. He was definitely a generous man as he took the time to talk with a thoroughly overwhelmed boy (me) and gave me a time I will never forget. He will be missed. RIP Bart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 A sad day. Definitely. Not helped by that Old Reliable douchenozzle on the NFL Trash Talkers page on Facebook. If any of you see the post, be sure to comment, seriously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks1957 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) Condolences from Browns Nation from back in the day when both franchises were truly great. On a personal note - Bart was someone I will never forget for his on the field play. I was a lad of a mere 7 years old when my uncle came over to the house to watch what would be Jim Brown's last NFL game. Your Packers bested my Browns that day - but no matter, the die was cast. I was to be a football fan for life. Prayers from the 330 to the Starr family. RIP Bart Edited May 26, 2019 by brooks1957 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopackgonerd Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) RIP Bart Starr, watch us win one another for you! Edited May 26, 2019 by Gopackgonerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerLegend Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 RIP Mr Starr, a true Packer Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybrowner47 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Hey guys lifelong Vikings fan here.. just wanted to share a story about Mr. Starr. I’m currently in the middle of interviewing/shadowing for a sales job. Ironically I spent this past week in South Dakota with a 60 year old lifelong packers fan who has been to multiple Super Bowls and met Bart on more than one occasion. We had a lot of time to talk football and in between him ribbing me for being a Vikings fan he told me a story about the time he was walking into the Super Bowl just behind Bart and his wife and there was a guy with his young son with a sign that read “need tickets can only afford face value “ we’ll mr. Starr reaches into his pocket and gave the man 2 tickets for free.. from a Vikings fan RIP Bart your kindness and class will be sorely missed! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40Year Pack Fan Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Was never in the presence of Bart Starr, but did write him back while I was in H.S......He kindly sent me an autograph photo and some Packer information on the 1978 draft.....I still have the photo and many fond memories of a very humble, yet very accomplished human being.....Seems I also remember him receiving an automobile for winning SB MVP.....A car in which he donated to one of his charities.....R.I.P. Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Bart Starr is one of the few sports figures who loomed as large off the field as he did on the field. There's a select few who did as much for society post playing as much as they excelled on the field (Palmer, Ali, Robinson, Payton come to mind). I felt he fell into the right position in Green Bay playing for Lombardi. Starr was very much the calm, reserved leader that countered the loud brash coach. He played in a different era when the QB called the plays. It must have taken a lot to earn that confidence from Lombardi. Almost every book I've read by or about a Lombardi packer made sure to note how wonderful a man he was. I was so glad he was able to make it to Lambeau one last time for Favre's number retirement. He is one of the few athletes who truly deserves role model status. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) Usually not a fan of these types of things, but Greenberg does a pretty good job. The most interesting take: Starr was Tom Brady before Brady. Spot on. https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/Article/Bart-Starr-dead-Mike-Greenberg-tribute-132404066/ Edited May 30, 2019 by cannondale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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