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2019-05-27 -Obits-

[NBC Sports] Bart Starr, the MVP of the first two Super Bowls and a cornerstone of the Packers’ dynasty of the 1960s, has died. He was 85.

The Packers announced the death of the legendary quarterback on Sunday morning.

"We are saddened to note the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bart Starr," Starr’s family said in a statement released by the Packers. "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.

Posted by Besoeker 2019-05-27 09:44|| || Front Page|| [11133 views ] Top

#1 Nice guy and an athlete role model kids could actually look up to.

Had lunch with his wife Cherry and him at a function in the mid 2000's. They were involved with an outreach program we shared in common, Rawhide Boy's Ranch. Very friendly, gracious and with a good sense of humor.

He will be greatly missed.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2019-05-27 09:58|| 2019-05-27 09:58|| Front Page Top

#2 A stand-up guy from an age when nobody was confused about when to stand up.

Posted by M. Murcek 2019-05-27 10:18|| 2019-05-27 10:18|| Front Page Top

#3 Heaven's All-Star team adds bench strength.

Posted by Warthog 2019-05-27 10:26|| 2019-05-27 10:26|| Front Page Top

#4 Even though I grew up rooting for the 49ers, I always enjoyed seeing the Packers play. Bart Starr, Paul Hornung, Ray Nitschke, and others I've forgotten. A truly great team!

Posted by Tom 2019-05-27 11:04|| 2019-05-27 11:04|| Front Page Top

#5 ice bowl

Posted by 3dc 2019-05-27 12:13|| 2019-05-27 12:13|| Front Page Top

#6 I used to loathe Bart Starr as a Cowboys fan, but I have to say that after reading about him in several books, including the great Jerry Kramer book about St. Vince the Lombardi, I came to realize what a great human being he was. Truly, he was all the best of what humanity has to offer in a person.

God's blessings on Bart, and may Jesus give you a special seat in Heaven.

Posted by Sock Puppet of Doom 2019-05-27 12:54|| 2019-05-27 12:54|| Front Page Top

#7 Very nicely said SPOD.

Posted by Besoeker 2019-05-27 13:25|| 2019-05-27 13:25|| Front Page Top

#8 SPOD, I know what you mean....As a teen in the '60's I was a Unitas fan but I had to respect Starr and the Packers.

Posted by AlanC 2019-05-27 14:02|| 2019-05-27 14:02|| Front Page Top

#9 Amen to that. RIP Mr. Starr. All American all the way.

Posted by JohnQC 2019-05-27 17:50|| 2019-05-27 17:50|| Front Page Top

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