Originally Posted by pbmax
How strange all this must be for him, then, if he cannot remember he is "Bart Starr" in the way we all do - that is, if he doesn't remember he was the QB of the Packers during their greatest years, then what will it be like for him to stand out on the middle of a field and look up at all these cheering people?
I guess it's just the truth that this is not being done for Bart Starr - it's being done for us.
Well, and so the NFL can make some more money, too.
"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
KYPack
Cherry will not allow him to be embarrassed.
One time Lombardi was disgusted with the team in practice and told them they were going to have to start with the basics. He held up a ball and said: "This is a football." McGee immediately called out, "Stop, coach, you're going too fast," and that gave everyone a laugh.
John Maxymuk, Packers By The Numbers
I think it's obvious that the Starr family wants to do this. It wouldn't happen otherwise.
Should the Packers refuse their wish? And how does this translate to more money for the NFL?"I hope when Bart walks on the field that it will bring back a lot of really nice thoughts and experiences," Cherry told ESPN.com Monday night. "I just think it will be really stimulating to him to see all the lights and all the people and to hear the cheering. I hope it brings back memories for Bart, even if it's just for that moment. It's been a long road to get to this point, and we're all very excited about it."
I agree, it's totally up to Bart's family and what they want. I can't say what I'd do in if faced with the same decision, but since nobody knows 100% how the brain works, it would be pretty cool if the experience woke up some memories, and some very cherished ones at that. The man deserves the recognition for sure, whether or not he is able to process it at this point, and let's hope he is. I know that's the stuff of movies, but since nobody can say for sure anyway, I choose to hope for that result.
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts." -Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Good post. I'm hoping for this and praying he doesn't get befuddled and go all 'Rain Man' out there.
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
My grandmother suffered from Alzheimers. When she met my daughter, her first great-grandchild, for the first time, she had one of the clearest days in years. Some things do trigger clarity, if only for a moment.
Hopefully this is one.
No longer the member of any fan clubs. I'm tired of jinxing players out of the league and into obscurity.
I'm not suggesting this shouldn't happen. I'm simply saying that it's being done for us. And that's a tribute to the Starr family.
And in truth, the NFL will make out on this, too. I imagine this event will pump up ratings, and that's good for the bottom line.
I loved Bart Starr when I was a kid. He was my hero - a really class person, cool under fire, the best. I got into lots of schoolyard tussles argung he was way better than Johnny U. I'm just sad that the guy doesn't remember, and sad to imagine that all of this might be more confusing for him than gratifying or enlightening.
"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
KYPack
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