Bart Starr RIP

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mr Packer? i would think so

https://www.packers.com/news/packers-legend-bart-starr-dies-at-85

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1YgxWWBt3o

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https://247wallst.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/bart-starr-green-bay-packers.jpg?w=645&h=363

[esoxx]

Rest in peace Bart. True legend both on the field and off. Thank you.

[Joemailman]

With the early passing of Lombardi, I think Starr become a symbol Of the Lombardi era and all that it stood for. I was 9 years old when the Ice Bowl was played. My first hero.

[Radagast]

No other athlete in any sport ever held the top place for respect/admiration that Bart Starr held for me. My heart will always count him as a role model and the best that ever wore a Packer jersey. As for me, he will never be forgotten. RIP.

[The Shadow]

Best Packer ever.

[TravisWilliams23]

Truly a legend in his time. The reason I always tried to wear # 15 in any sport I played. The 1st NFL championship game I saw was the '65 mud-fest vs Cleveland and I was hooked on Green Bay ever since. As a kid, I thought the Packers would win every year. A true gentleman, humble, and admired by many. A sad day in my life. RIP Bart.

[Freak Out]

He is the reason I became a Packer fan. RIP

[Vincenzo]

Rest in peace Bart. True legend both on the field and off. Thank you.
Exactly, thanks Bart, you truly were a Sports hero!

[QBME]

I don't have the words.

[dufferole]

He is the reason I became a Packer fan. RIP

Exactly. I don't post very often but for this thread I will just add he was the reason I became a Pack fan in western ND in the 60s. When the viqueens came into existence, I would not switch my team, unlike many out where I lived.

[Rastak]

Very sorry to hear this...RIP

[Joemailman]

Anybody else have this book as a kid? I think I had it memorized at one point.https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FD0AAOSwHwZcyRGo/s-l640.jpg

[George Cumby]

Godspeed, Mr. Starr.

[mraynrand]

Anybody else have this book as a kid? I think I had it memorized at one point.https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FD0AAOSwHwZcyRGo/s-l640.jpg

Yep, I had that book too.

I feel a bit sad that I really only got to experience Coach Starr. He always came across as a bit testy, but you knew it mattered to him, but he just wasn't great on that side of the clipboard. '82 was a fantastic year though. His best. But that doesn't matter - his greatest accomplishments were on the field. I agree with Shadow that he's the greatest Packer.

[Joemailman]

Always loved this wider angle picture

https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_photo_album/f_auto/packers/wowzirsl4sxlmvuzzme5.jpg

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I agree with Shadow that he's the greatest Packer.

thats why i asked if he was mr packer in the first post

i never saw him play, but in my opinion he was the ultimate packer. i still think a-rod and favre were better QBs, by starr is the face of the franchise

and honestly, you couldn't ask for a better man to be the face of your franchise

[mraynrand]

thats why i asked if he was mr packer in the first post

i never saw him play, but in my opinion he was the ultimate packer. i still think a-rod and favre were better QBs, by starr is the face of the franchise

and honestly, you couldn't ask for a better man to be the face of your franchise

I agree. My only complaint is that the rawhide boys ranch wouldn’t take my used car because “they had to be able to roll it onto the transport”

[Joemailman]

Brett Favre
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@BrettFavre
Bart Starr was the most kind, thoughtful and classiest person you could ever know. I consider myself extremely lucky to have called him friend and to have been mentioned in the same breath. Deanna and I are praying for Cherry and the Starr family. #RIPBartStarr



Troy Aikman
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@TroyAikman
Bart Starr was a true gentleman and one of the kindest people I knew. I had elbow surgery following our ‘95 Super Bowl in Birmingham and Bart made a visit to the hospital. To this day, not sure how he even knew I was there. #ripbart



Kurt Warner
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@kurt13warner
Saddened to hear the news that one of my idols #BartStarr has passed away... one of those rare GREAT players that was a WAY better human being than fball player! He touched so many and will be deeply missed - the world needs more like him!



John Kuhn
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@kuhnj30
I only got to meet you a few times but each time you reminded me of what an impact you can have by just being good person. One of the nicest people Ive been blessed to know and the epitome of what it means to be a professional athlete! RIP Bart Starr



Mason Crosby
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@crosbykicks2
Bart Starr is a legend in so many ways! I am so sad to hear this news today. I remember first meeting him my rookie year at the Lombardi golf classic. He always had time for everyone and made everyone around him better. Praying for Cherry and their family on this sad day.



Calais Campbell
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@CalaisCampbell
I’m saddened to learn of the passing of Bart Starr. His legacy has touched many people and I’m lucky to be one of those that was inspired by his spirit. Thank you for being the ultimate role model for professional athletes. Rest in Heaven



Greg McElroy
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@GregMcElroy
Man, this has been a tough day. Bart epitomized class in everything he did. He’s an absolute legend and should always be remembered for who he was, not for what he played. He was so much more than a football player. #RIP



Chicago Bears
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@ChicagoBears
Today we mourn with the rest of the football world. Our sincere condolences to the Packers and the Starr family.

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[gbgary]

terrible loss. he was my first football hero. RIP Mr Starr.

[Joemailman]

https://www.packers.com/video/one-year-later-favre-and-starr-unite-at-lambeau-16382133

Video from Thanksgiving Night when Favre had #4 retired and Bart Starr was brought out. Starr portion of video at about 7:00 mark. I'm still mad at the Packers for losing to the Bears that night.

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Fran Tarkenton checking in:

Francis Tarkenton @Fran_Tarkenton

Today is a sad day. Bart Starr was truly one of the greatest, both as a quarterback and as a man. He deserves so much of the credit for five @packers championships. Bart, you were a special player and man, and you will be greatly missed by all of us. @nfl @ProFootballHOF

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James Lofton @lofton80
#BartStarr Bart and his wife Cherry were like a second set of parents to me and my wife Beverly. ⁦@packers⁩ ⁦@ProFootballHOF⁩ So much more than a coach. A man of great faith, dignity and integrity. I loved him and mourn his passing but my life is so much richer. RIP


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7iLMClUwAAGVQn.jpg

[George Cumby]

The consistent theme of humility and kindness is a lesson for all of us, methinks.

[mraynrand]

^^^ Yep. Bart and Cherry had a hand in saving their marriage.

[pbmax]

Highlights.

https://twitter.com/packers/status/1133045977705787392

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Great Starr quote at the end.

https://twitter.com/Espngreeny/status/1133018559838380032

[Joemailman]

nm

[Joemailman]

Great Starr quote at the end.

https://twitter.com/Espngreeny/status/1133018559838380032

Great quote by Greeny "Starr was Brady 40 years before Brady".

[Joemailman]

@Donald_Driver80
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I’ve lost a amazing friend. Bart was a caring, loving and giving man. Words can’t express my feelings about him. He showed me how to be a great person, by the way he lived his life. Always making others happy. You are my hero. #RIPBart Mommy Cherry love you.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7iBtI9WsAIgEA9.jpg

[Rastak]

Fran Tarkenton checking in:

Francis Tarkenton @Fran_Tarkenton

Today is a sad day. Bart Starr was truly one of the greatest, both as a quarterback and as a man. He deserves so much of the credit for five @packers championships. Bart, you were a special player and man, and you will be greatly missed by all of us. @nfl @ProFootballHOF


Yea, he posted a video message and said alot of good things about Bart.

https://twitter.com/Fran_Tarkenton/with_replies

[The Shadow]

My wife was a young teenager in the mid-sixties, and was attending a wedding with her family in Dallas.
The Packers were in town.
On her way back to her room from the pool, Bart held a door open for her.
So typical of a gentleman.

[SudsMcBucky]

Always loved this wider angle picture

https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_photo_album/f_auto/packers/wowzirsl4sxlmvuzzme5.jpg

That stadium looks awfully small to be able to fit the 5 million people who all say they were at that game. :)

[pbmax]

That stadium looks awfully small to be able to fit the 5 million people who all say they were at that game. :)

There were three people in each bleacher seat, on on top of each other like Yertle the Turtle.

[MadScientist]

It jumps out that all the comments from the people who met him, say how good a man he was. He was the best of his era, a legend on the field, but an even better man. When we talk about "Packer People" he is what defined it.

[mraynrand]

There were three people in each bleacher seat, on on top of each other like Yertle the Turtle.

That's how you stay warm at a game like that. Or some random drunken stranger could give your foot an invigorating rub, like what happened to my daughter at the Vikings playoff game.

[pbmax]

That's how you stay warm at a game like that. Or some random drunken stranger could give your foot an invigorating rub, like what happened to my daughter at the Vikings playoff game.

I hope she dumped a cold can of beer down his jacket.

[ND72]

I was 4 years old, sitting in the Charlotte, NC airport when my grandpa whispered to my grandma he thinks Bart Starr is sitting next to him. Before he said anything, this gentleman leans over and says, "I see you're wearing Green Bay Packer shirts. Are you from Wisconsin?"... my Grandpa says, "yes we are. has anyone ever told you that you look a lot like Bart Starr?" Bart replied, "Well, my wife thinks I'm pretty good looking, but I'm just an old aging former Packer quarterback now. But yes, I am Bart Starr." He sat and talked to us forever, and took me into those old photo booths and took 4 snap shots with me in the booth. He signed it, "To the Packers future 1st round draft pick. Bart Starr" It was very cool, and even though it is now 34 years later I still remember that day. Unfortunately, my parents realized after doing a house remodel, they've lost that picture he took with me. It sucks, but the memory is awesome.

[mraynrand]

I hope she dumped a cold can of beer down his jacket.

Nah, it was totally harmless. The guy was actually quite nice.