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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr warms up during the 1969 season.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr warms up during the 1969 season. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Rookie quarterback Bart Starr had his first day of practice with the Green Bay Packers at their practice field at Green Bay East High School on July 16 1956. They were short of centers that day, so Bernard “Boob” Darling, who played center for the team from 1927 to 1931, volunteered to snap the ball to Starr. The 17th-round draft pick from Alabama was one of three rookie quarterbacks at practice that day.
Rookie quarterback Bart Starr had his first day of practice with the Green Bay Packers at their practice field at Green Bay East High School on July 16 1956. They were short of centers that day, so Bernard “Boob” Darling, who played center for the team from 1927 to 1931, volunteered to snap the ball to Starr. The 17th-round draft pick from Alabama was one of three rookie quarterbacks at practice that day. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15), making his first start, looks downfield against the San Francisco 49ers at old City Stadium on Nov. 18, 1956. 49ers linebacker Matt Hazeltine (55) rushes at right. The Packers lost 17-16. It was the last NFL game played at old City Stadium.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15), making his first start, looks downfield against the San Francisco 49ers at old City Stadium on Nov. 18, 1956. 49ers linebacker Matt Hazeltine (55) rushes at right. The Packers lost 17-16. It was the last NFL game played at old City Stadium. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15), making his first start, throws downfield against the San Francisco 49ers at old City Stadium on Nov. 18, 1956. 49ers defensive tackle Leo Nomellini (73) looks downfield. The Packers lost 17-16. It was the last NFL game played at old City Stadium.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15), making his first start, throws downfield against the San Francisco 49ers at old City Stadium on Nov. 18, 1956. 49ers defensive tackle Leo Nomellini (73) looks downfield. The Packers lost 17-16. It was the last NFL game played at old City Stadium. Press-Gazette Media archives
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New Green Bay Packers coach Scooter McLean poses with his four quarterbacks as they begin classroom sessions at the Packers' offices in downtown Green Bay in late July 1958. From left are Babe Parilli, Bart Starr, Doug Maison and Joe Francis. Parilli, Starr and Francis shared the staring job that season.
New Green Bay Packers coach Scooter McLean poses with his four quarterbacks as they begin classroom sessions at the Packers' offices in downtown Green Bay in late July 1958. From left are Babe Parilli, Bart Starr, Doug Maison and Joe Francis. Parilli, Starr and Francis shared the staring job that season. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr winds up for a pass at practice in this undated photo from the late 1950s.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr winds up for a pass at practice in this undated photo from the late 1950s. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Vince Lombardi’s first quarterbacks, from left, Joe Francis, Babe Parilli, Bart Starr and Lamar McHan in July 1959.
Vince Lombardi’s first quarterbacks, from left, Joe Francis, Babe Parilli, Bart Starr and Lamar McHan in July 1959. Tom Martin photo/Courtesy Carolyn Moes collection
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From left, Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Bart Starr, Lamar McHan and Joe Francis pose for a photo in August 1960.
From left, Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Bart Starr, Lamar McHan and Joe Francis pose for a photo in August 1960. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) follows through on a pass against the Chicago Bears at new City Stadium on Sept. 25, 1960. From left, his blockers include tackle Bob Skoronski (76), center Jim Ringo (51), fullback Larry Hickman (37) and tackle Forrest Gregg (75). Bears defensive end Doug Atkins (81) and defensive tackle Fred Williams (75) are at lower left. The Packers lost 17-14.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) follows through on a pass against the Chicago Bears at new City Stadium on Sept. 25, 1960. From left, his blockers include tackle Bob Skoronski (76), center Jim Ringo (51), fullback Larry Hickman (37) and tackle Forrest Gregg (75). Bears defensive end Doug Atkins (81) and defensive tackle Fred Williams (75) are at lower left. The Packers lost 17-14. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr blows on his gloved hands to try to stay warm as the Packers practice on Dec. 20, 1960, in preparation for the NFL championship game against the Eagles in Philadelphia.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr blows on his gloved hands to try to stay warm as the Packers practice on Dec. 20, 1960, in preparation for the NFL championship game against the Eagles in Philadelphia. Press-Gazette Media archives
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From left, Packers quarterbacks John Roach, Bart Starr, Val Keckin and Joe Francis pose for a photo on the lawn at St. Norbert College in De Pere during training camp in early August 1961. Starr and Roach were the Packers' quarterbacks that season. Keckin, an 11th-round draft pick from Southern Mississippi, didn't make the team. Francis played for the Packers in 1958 and 1959, but didn't make the team in 1961.
From left, Packers quarterbacks John Roach, Bart Starr, Val Keckin and Joe Francis pose for a photo on the lawn at St. Norbert College in De Pere during training camp in early August 1961. Starr and Roach were the Packers' quarterbacks that season. Keckin, an 11th-round draft pick from Southern Mississippi, didn't make the team. Francis played for the Packers in 1958 and 1959, but didn't make the team in 1961. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr at picture day on the team's practice field in 1961.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr at picture day on the team's practice field in 1961. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr huddles with coach Vince Lombardi during the Packers’ 35-17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at new City Stadium on Nov. 19, 1961.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr huddles with coach Vince Lombardi during the Packers’ 35-17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at new City Stadium on Nov. 19, 1961. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr takes the snap from center Jim Ringo (51) against the Detroit Lions at Tiger Stadium in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 1961. On the line are, from left, tackle Norm Masters (78), guard Forrest Gregg (75), Ringo, guard Fuzzy Thurston (63), tackle Bob Skoronski (76) and receiver Gary Knafelc (84). The Packers won 17-9.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr takes the snap from center Jim Ringo (51) against the Detroit Lions at Tiger Stadium in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 1961. On the line are, from left, tackle Norm Masters (78), guard Forrest Gregg (75), Ringo, guard Fuzzy Thurston (63), tackle Bob Skoronski (76) and receiver Gary Knafelc (84). The Packers won 17-9. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) rolls away from Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras (71) at Tiger Stadium in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 1961. The Packers won 17-9. Press-Gazette archives
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) rolls away from Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras (71) at Tiger Stadium in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 1961. The Packers won 17-9. Press-Gazette archives Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) throws over Detroit Lions defensive tackle Roger Brown (76) at Tiger Stadium in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 1961. The Packers won 17-9.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) throws over Detroit Lions defensive tackle Roger Brown (76) at Tiger Stadium in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 1961. The Packers won 17-9. Press-Gazette Media archives
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From left, Green Bay Packers fullback Jim Taylor, coach Vince Lombardi, halfback Paul Hornung and quarterback Bart Starr pose for a photo in the locker room at Milwaukee County Stadium after clinching the Western Division championship with a 20-17 victory over the New York Giants on Dec. 3, 1961. Taylor and Lombardi are celebrating with Pepsi-Colas. Hornung has a cigarette.
From left, Green Bay Packers fullback Jim Taylor, coach Vince Lombardi, halfback Paul Hornung and quarterback Bart Starr pose for a photo in the locker room at Milwaukee County Stadium after clinching the Western Division championship with a 20-17 victory over the New York Giants on Dec. 3, 1961. Taylor and Lombardi are celebrating with Pepsi-Colas. Hornung has a cigarette. Press-Gazette Media archives
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The Green Bay Packers offense huddles during the NFL championship game against the New York Giants at new City Stadium on Dec. 31, 1961. Clockwise from bottom are quarterback Bart Starr (15), tackle Bob Skoronski (76), guard Fuzzy Thurston (63), center Jim Ringo (51), guard Forrest Gregg (75), tackle Norm Masters (78), tight end Ron Kramer (88), receiver Boyd Dowler (86), fullback Jim Taylor (31), halfback Paul Hornung (5) and receiver Max McGee (85). The Packers won 37-0.
The Green Bay Packers offense huddles during the NFL championship game against the New York Giants at new City Stadium on Dec. 31, 1961. Clockwise from bottom are quarterback Bart Starr (15), tackle Bob Skoronski (76), guard Fuzzy Thurston (63), center Jim Ringo (51), guard Forrest Gregg (75), tackle Norm Masters (78), tight end Ron Kramer (88), receiver Boyd Dowler (86), fullback Jim Taylor (31), halfback Paul Hornung (5) and receiver Max McGee (85). The Packers won 37-0. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) scrambles away from New York Giants defensive tackle Rosey Grier (76) and linebacker Tom Scott (82) during the NFL championship game at new City Stadium on Dec. 31, 1961. The Packers won 37-0.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) scrambles away from New York Giants defensive tackle Rosey Grier (76) and linebacker Tom Scott (82) during the NFL championship game at new City Stadium on Dec. 31, 1961. The Packers won 37-0. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers center Jim Ringo (51) shakes hands with quarterback Bart Starr (15) as coach Vince Lombardi watches near the end of the NFL championship game at new City Stadium on Dec. 31, 1961. The Packers defeated the New York Giants 37-0.
Green Bay Packers center Jim Ringo (51) shakes hands with quarterback Bart Starr (15) as coach Vince Lombardi watches near the end of the NFL championship game at new City Stadium on Dec. 31, 1961. The Packers defeated the New York Giants 37-0. Press-Gazette Media archives
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From left, Green Bay Packers linebacker Dan Currie, halfback Paul Hornung, quarterback Bart Starr and tight end Ron Kramer shower after the NFL championship game at new City Stadium on Dec. 31, 1961. The Packers defeated the New York Giants 37-0.
From left, Green Bay Packers linebacker Dan Currie, halfback Paul Hornung, quarterback Bart Starr and tight end Ron Kramer shower after the NFL championship game at new City Stadium on Dec. 31, 1961. The Packers defeated the New York Giants 37-0. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr throws a pass as training camp begins on the team's practice field across the street from new City Stadium in mid-July 1962.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr throws a pass as training camp begins on the team's practice field across the street from new City Stadium in mid-July 1962. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) calls signals as training camp begins on the practice field across from new City Stadium in mid-July 1962. From left, the players include fullback Jim Taylor (31), receiver Boyd Dowler (86), tackle Forrest Gregg (75) and linebacker Nelson Toburen (61).
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) calls signals as training camp begins on the practice field across from new City Stadium in mid-July 1962. From left, the players include fullback Jim Taylor (31), receiver Boyd Dowler (86), tackle Forrest Gregg (75) and linebacker Nelson Toburen (61). Press-Gazette Media archives
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From left, Green Bay Packers halfback Paul Hornung (5), fullback Jim Taylor (31), end Max McGee (85) and quarterback Bart Starr (15) sit on the sidelines during a 49-0 victory over the Chicago Bears at new City Stadium on Sept. 30, 1962.
From left, Green Bay Packers halfback Paul Hornung (5), fullback Jim Taylor (31), end Max McGee (85) and quarterback Bart Starr (15) sit on the sidelines during a 49-0 victory over the Chicago Bears at new City Stadium on Sept. 30, 1962. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr at picture day on the team's practice field in 1965.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr at picture day on the team's practice field in 1965. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr lies on the field after injuring his ribs while trying to stop Baltimore Colts linebacker Don Shinnick from scoring on a 25-yard fumble return on the Packers' first play from scrimmage of their 13-10 overtime victory over the Colts in the Western Conference championship game at Lambeau Field on Dec. 26, 1965.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr lies on the field after injuring his ribs while trying to stop Baltimore Colts linebacker Don Shinnick from scoring on a 25-yard fumble return on the Packers' first play from scrimmage of their 13-10 overtime victory over the Colts in the Western Conference championship game at Lambeau Field on Dec. 26, 1965. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) is helped off the field by guard Jerry Kramer (64) and Dr. James Nellen after injuring his ribs on Green Bay’s first play from scrimmage in a 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Colts in overtime in the Western Division championship game at Lambeau Field on Dec. 26, 1965. Starr had completed a pass to end Bill Anderson, who fumbled. Colts linebacker Don Shinnick recovered and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown. Starr was hurt while trying to stop one of Shinnick’s blockers.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) is helped off the field by guard Jerry Kramer (64) and Dr. James Nellen after injuring his ribs on Green Bay’s first play from scrimmage in a 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Colts in overtime in the Western Division championship game at Lambeau Field on Dec. 26, 1965. Starr had completed a pass to end Bill Anderson, who fumbled. Colts linebacker Don Shinnick recovered and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown. Starr was hurt while trying to stop one of Shinnick’s blockers. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Press-Gazette sports writer Lee Remmel interviews Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr after Green Bay’s 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Colts in overtime in the Western Division championship game at Lambeau Field on Dec. 26, 1965.
Green Bay Press-Gazette sports writer Lee Remmel interviews Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr after Green Bay’s 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Colts in overtime in the Western Division championship game at Lambeau Field on Dec. 26, 1965. Press-Gazette sports writer Lee Remmel interviews Packers quarterback Bart Starr after Green Bay’s 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Colts in overtime in the Western Division championship game at Lambeau Field on Dec. 26, 1965.
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Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi talks to quarterback Bart Starr on the sideline during Green Bay's 23-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the NFL championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. Backup quarterback Zeke Bratkowski, wearing a headset, stands behind them.
Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi talks to quarterback Bart Starr on the sideline during Green Bay's 23-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the NFL championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. Backup quarterback Zeke Bratkowski, wearing a headset, stands behind them. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) drops back to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. Halfback Paul Hornung (5) and fullback Jim Taylor (31) head upfield. The Packers won 23-12.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) drops back to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. Halfback Paul Hornung (5) and fullback Jim Taylor (31) head upfield. The Packers won 23-12. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr runs off the field during the NFL championship game against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. The Packers won 23-12.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr runs off the field during the NFL championship game against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. The Packers won 23-12. Press-Gazette Media archives
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CBS announcer Ray Scott, center, interviews Green Bay Packers fullback Jim Taylor and halfback Paul Hornung in the locker room after the NFL championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. Quarterback Bart Starr is at left. The Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-12.
CBS announcer Ray Scott, center, interviews Green Bay Packers fullback Jim Taylor and halfback Paul Hornung in the locker room after the NFL championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. Quarterback Bart Starr is at left. The Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-12. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr is congratulated by team president Dominic Olejniczak in the locker room after the NFL championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. The Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-12.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr is congratulated by team president Dominic Olejniczak in the locker room after the NFL championship game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 2, 1966. The Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-12. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr watches his son Bart Jr., 9, line up a shot at the pool table in their Green Bay home in 1966. Starr's wife Cherry and their other son, Bret, 2, look on.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr watches his son Bart Jr., 9, line up a shot at the pool table in their Green Bay home in 1966. Starr's wife Cherry and their other son, Bret, 2, look on. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr at picture day on the team's practice field in 1966.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr at picture day on the team's practice field in 1966. Press-Gazette Media archives
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The Green Bay Packers' cheerleaders wave pompons as the team runs onto the field before the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field on Sept. 25, 1966. From center, the Packers players are defensive tackles Jim Weatherwax (73) and Henry Jordan (74), receiver Max McGee (85), tight end Marv Fleming (81), quarterback Bart Starr (15) and fullback Jim Grabowski (33). The Packers won 24-13.
The Green Bay Packers' cheerleaders wave pompons as the team runs onto the field before the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field on Sept. 25, 1966. From center, the Packers players are defensive tackles Jim Weatherwax (73) and Henry Jordan (74), receiver Max McGee (85), tight end Marv Fleming (81), quarterback Bart Starr (15) and fullback Jim Grabowski (33). The Packers won 24-13. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers trainer Bud Jorgensen works on quarterback Bart Starr's injured lip in this undated photo from a game against the Chicago Bears.
Green Bay Packers trainer Bud Jorgensen works on quarterback Bart Starr's injured lip in this undated photo from a game against the Chicago Bears. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) and coach Vince Lombardi along the sideline before the NFL-AFL Championship Game (Super Bowl I) against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 15, 1967.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) and coach Vince Lombardi along the sideline before the NFL-AFL Championship Game (Super Bowl I) against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 15, 1967. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr runs onto the field before the NFL-AFL Championship Game (Super Bowl I) against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 15, 1967. The Packers won 35-10.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr runs onto the field before the NFL-AFL Championship Game (Super Bowl I) against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 15, 1967. The Packers won 35-10. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Packers quarterback Bart Starr and his wife Cherry, center, join Packers coach Vince Lombardi, right, at the hors d'oeuvres table at the Elks Sports Awards Banquet in Green Bay on April 24, 1967. At left is Notre Dame basketball coach Johnny Dee, who was Starr's backfield coach at the University of Alabama. Press-Gazette archives
Packers quarterback Bart Starr and his wife Cherry, center, join Packers coach Vince Lombardi, right, at the hors d'oeuvres table at the Elks Sports Awards Banquet in Green Bay on April 24, 1967. At left is Notre Dame basketball coach Johnny Dee, who was Starr's backfield coach at the University of Alabama. Press-Gazette archives Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr throws a pass during the Western Division championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Milwaukee County Stadium on Dec. 23, 1967. At left, guard Gale Gillingham (68), center Bob Hyland (50) and guard Jerry Kramer (64) block for him. Running back Travis Williams (23) and receiver Boyd Dowler (86) are downfield. The Packers won 28-7.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr throws a pass during the Western Division championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Milwaukee County Stadium on Dec. 23, 1967. At left, guard Gale Gillingham (68), center Bob Hyland (50) and guard Jerry Kramer (64) block for him. Running back Travis Williams (23) and receiver Boyd Dowler (86) are downfield. The Packers won 28-7. Press-Gazette Media archives
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With tackle Forrest Gregg (75) and guard Jerry Kramer (64) leading the way, Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr dives across the goal line for the game-winning touchdown in the NFL championship game -- the Ice Bowl -- at Lambeeau Field on Dec. 31, 1967. Kramer keeps Dallas defensive tackle Jethro Pugh (75) out of the play. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 21-17 on a 13-below day.
With tackle Forrest Gregg (75) and guard Jerry Kramer (64) leading the way, Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr dives across the goal line for the game-winning touchdown in the NFL championship game -- the Ice Bowl -- at Lambeeau Field on Dec. 31, 1967. Kramer keeps Dallas defensive tackle Jethro Pugh (75) out of the play. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 21-17 on a 13-below day. Press-Gazette Media archives
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The officials signal a touchdown as Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) dives across the goal line for the game-winning score in the NFL championship game -- the Ice Bowl -- at Lambeeau Field on Dec. 31, 1967. Guard Jerry Kramer (64) lays on the ground with Dallas defensive tackle Jethro Pugh on top of him. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 21-17 on a 13-below day. Press-Gazette archives
The officials signal a touchdown as Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) dives across the goal line for the game-winning score in the NFL championship game -- the Ice Bowl -- at Lambeeau Field on Dec. 31, 1967. Guard Jerry Kramer (64) lays on the ground with Dallas defensive tackle Jethro Pugh on top of him. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 21-17 on a 13-below day. Press-Gazette archives Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, his face swollen from the cold, talks to reporters at his locker after the Packers’ 21-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL championship game -- the Ice Bowl -- on Dec. 31, 1967.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, his face swollen from the cold, talks to reporters at his locker after the Packers’ 21-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL championship game -- the Ice Bowl -- on Dec. 31, 1967. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr calls a play against the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl II at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 14, 1968. From left are Raiders defensive end Ike Lassiter (77), Packers center Ken Bowman (57), Packers guard Gale Gillingham (68), Raiders defensive tackle Dan Birdwell (53) and Raiders linebacker Dan Conners (55). The Packers won 33-14.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr calls a play against the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl II at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 14, 1968. From left are Raiders defensive end Ike Lassiter (77), Packers center Ken Bowman (57), Packers guard Gale Gillingham (68), Raiders defensive tackle Dan Birdwell (53) and Raiders linebacker Dan Conners (55). The Packers won 33-14. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Zeke Bratkowski (12) and Bart Starr (15) celebrate near the end of Super Bowl II against the Oakland Raiders at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 14, 1968. Quarterback Don Horn (13) is at right. The Packers won 33-14.
Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Zeke Bratkowski (12) and Bart Starr (15) celebrate near the end of Super Bowl II against the Oakland Raiders at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 14, 1968. Quarterback Don Horn (13) is at right. The Packers won 33-14. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, center, talks to reporters after Super Bowl II at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 14, 1968. The Packers defeated the Oakland Raiders 33-14.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, center, talks to reporters after Super Bowl II at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 14, 1968. The Packers defeated the Oakland Raiders 33-14. Press-Gazette Media archives
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A glum-looking Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr leaves the field during the Packers’ 13-10 loss to the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Nov. 3, 1968.
A glum-looking Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr leaves the field during the Packers’ 13-10 loss to the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Nov. 3, 1968. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) scrambles away from Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Dave Cahill (73) at Lambeau Field on Oct. 26, 1969. Falcons defensive ends Claude Humphrey (87) and John Zook (71) are at right. The Packers won 28-10.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) scrambles away from Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Dave Cahill (73) at Lambeau Field on Oct. 26, 1969. Falcons defensive ends Claude Humphrey (87) and John Zook (71) are at right. The Packers won 28-10. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) bows his head during a moment of silence for former coach Vince Lombardi, who was dying of cancer, as the Packers hosted the New York Giants in a preseason game on Aug. 8, 1970. Lombardi died 3½ weeks later in Washington, D.C.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) bows his head during a moment of silence for former coach Vince Lombardi, who was dying of cancer, as the Packers hosted the New York Giants in a preseason game on Aug. 8, 1970. Lombardi died 3½ weeks later in Washington, D.C. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers tackle Forrest Gregg (75) and quarterback Bart Starr (15) talk to the spotters on the sidelines during the Packers? 40-0 loss to the Detroit Lions in the season opener on Sept. 20, 1970.
Green Bay Packers tackle Forrest Gregg (75) and quarterback Bart Starr (15) talk to the spotters on the sidelines during the Packers? 40-0 loss to the Detroit Lions in the season opener on Sept. 20, 1970. Press-Gazette Media archives
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President Richard Nixon greets Green Bay Packers quarterback during Bart Starr Day ceremonies in Green Bay on Oct. 17, 1970.
President Richard Nixon greets Green Bay Packers quarterback during Bart Starr Day ceremonies in Green Bay on Oct. 17, 1970. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr acknowledges tributes during Bart Starr Day on Oct. 18, 1970, at halftime of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr acknowledges tributes during Bart Starr Day on Oct. 18, 1970, at halftime of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Quarterback Bart Starr becomes emotional as he greets his 1962 teammates during Bart Starr Day on Oct. 18, 1970, at halftime of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field. He's surrounded by Paul Hornung (5), Max McGee, Bob Skoronski (76) and Dan Currie (58).
Quarterback Bart Starr becomes emotional as he greets his 1962 teammates during Bart Starr Day on Oct. 18, 1970, at halftime of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field. He's surrounded by Paul Hornung (5), Max McGee, Bob Skoronski (76) and Dan Currie (58). Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr throws a pass as training camp opens in July 1971.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr throws a pass as training camp opens in July 1971. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Quarterback Bart Starr hands the ball to fullback John Brockington during the Packers' 29-21 loss to the New Orleans Saints at Milwaukee County Stadium on Nov. 28, 1971. Guard Gale Gillingham (68) leads the blocking. It was Starr's first start of the season. He started three of the last four games, then retired before the 1972 season started.
Quarterback Bart Starr hands the ball to fullback John Brockington during the Packers' 29-21 loss to the New Orleans Saints at Milwaukee County Stadium on Nov. 28, 1971. Guard Gale Gillingham (68) leads the blocking. It was Starr's first start of the season. He started three of the last four games, then retired before the 1972 season started. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Bart and Cherry Starr stand in the trophy room at their De Pere home in this undated photo. They're holding a game ball presented to Bart Starr after the Green Bay Packers' 21-17 victory over the 49ers at San Francisco in 1963.
Bart and Cherry Starr stand in the trophy room at their De Pere home in this undated photo. They're holding a game ball presented to Bart Starr after the Green Bay Packers' 21-17 victory over the 49ers at San Francisco in 1963. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr pauses while announcing his retirement as a player on July 21, 1972.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr pauses while announcing his retirement as a player on July 21, 1972. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Cherry Starr looks at her husband, Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, as he announces his retirement as a player on July 21, 1972.
Cherry Starr looks at her husband, Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, as he announces his retirement as a player on July 21, 1972. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Dan Devine (middle) coached the Packers from 1971 to 1974.
Dan Devine (middle) coached the Packers from 1971 to 1974. Press-Gazette archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Dan Devine talks to quarterbacks coach Bart Starr on the sideline during a 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minn., on Dec. 10, 1972. Press-Gazette archives
Green Bay Packers coach Dan Devine talks to quarterbacks coach Bart Starr on the sideline during a 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minn., on Dec. 10, 1972. Press-Gazette archives Press-Gazette Media archives
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Bart Starr looks over his jersey at his locker after announcing on Jan. 9, 1973, that he was leaving the Green Bay Packers to pursue business interests in Alabama. Injured for most of the 1971 season, he started at quarterback in three of the last four games of that season. During training camp in 1972, Starr retired as a player and became the Packers’ quarterbacks coach for one season.
Bart Starr looks over his jersey at his locker after announcing on Jan. 9, 1973, that he was leaving the Green Bay Packers to pursue business interests in Alabama. Injured for most of the 1971 season, he started at quarterback in three of the last four games of that season. During training camp in 1972, Starr retired as a player and became the Packers’ quarterbacks coach for one season. Press-Gazette Media archives
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All eyes are on Bart Starr, center, as he walks to the podium to be introduced as the Green Bay Packers’ new coach and general manager at the team’s administration building on Dec. 24, 1974. Starr is accompanied by his wife, Cherry, and team president Dominic Olejniczak, left.
All eyes are on Bart Starr, center, as he walks to the podium to be introduced as the Green Bay Packers’ new coach and general manager at the team’s administration building on Dec. 24, 1974. Starr is accompanied by his wife, Cherry, and team president Dominic Olejniczak, left. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr looks over scouting reports in the team's draft room at Lambeau Field before the NFL draft in January 1975. He had just been named coach.
Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr looks over scouting reports in the team's draft room at Lambeau Field before the NFL draft in January 1975. He had just been named coach. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Bart Starr coached the Packers from 1975 to 1983.
Bart Starr coached the Packers from 1975 to 1983. Press-Gazette archives
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Bob Hope and Bart Starr at a bicentennial celebration in Green Bay on June 1, 1976.
Bob Hope and Bart Starr at a bicentennial celebration in Green Bay on June 1, 1976. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Former teammates Bart Starr, left, and Forrest Gregg meet as opposing coaches as the Green Bay Packers host the Cleveland Browns in a preseason game at Lambeau Field on Sept. 3, 1977. The Browns won 19-14.
Former teammates Bart Starr, left, and Forrest Gregg meet as opposing coaches as the Green Bay Packers host the Cleveland Browns in a preseason game at Lambeau Field on Sept. 3, 1977. The Browns won 19-14. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Press-Gazette sports writer Cliff Christl. left, interviews Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr during the 1979 season.
Green Bay Press-Gazette sports writer Cliff Christl. left, interviews Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr during the 1979 season. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr cheers and runs toward the end zone as kicker Chester Marcol scores the winning touchdown on a blocked field goal in a 12-6 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Sept. 7, 1980.
Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr cheers and runs toward the end zone as kicker Chester Marcol scores the winning touchdown on a blocked field goal in a 12-6 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Sept. 7, 1980. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr talks to reporters after a 29-7 loss to the Detroit Lions at Milwaukee County Stadium on Sept. 14, 1980. The embattled Starr had only one winning season in his first six years as coach.
Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr talks to reporters after a 29-7 loss to the Detroit Lions at Milwaukee County Stadium on Sept. 14, 1980. The embattled Starr had only one winning season in his first six years as coach. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Packers coach Bart Starr and director of public relations Lee Remmel stand in the corner of the team?s locker room before a press conference on Dec. 27, 1980. Starr wouldn't start the press conference with Milwaukee Journal sports writer Dave Begel in the room, and Begel wouldn't leave. Starr had refused to talk to Begel since early in the season. Starr, who had been relieved of his general manager's duties earlier in the day, met with TV and radio reporters in the locker room, then separately with newspaper reporters in his office so he could exclude Begel.
Packers coach Bart Starr and director of public relations Lee Remmel stand in the corner of the team?s locker room before a press conference on Dec. 27, 1980. Starr wouldn't start the press conference with Milwaukee Journal sports writer Dave Begel in the room, and Begel wouldn't leave. Starr had refused to talk to Begel since early in the season. Starr, who had been relieved of his general manager's duties earlier in the day, met with TV and radio reporters in the locker room, then separately with newspaper reporters in his office so he could exclude Begel. Press-Gazette Media archives
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An unidentified woman makes it all the way to the Green Bay Packers sideline while trying to take a picture of coach Bart Starr during a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on Aug. 29, 1981. Starr, bothered by the intrusion, is flanked by offensive linemen Karl Swanke (67) and Larry Coombs (71).
An unidentified woman makes it all the way to the Green Bay Packers sideline while trying to take a picture of coach Bart Starr during a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on Aug. 29, 1981. Starr, bothered by the intrusion, is flanked by offensive linemen Karl Swanke (67) and Larry Coombs (71). Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr poses with his staff at the team's picture day at Lambeau Field on Aug. 1, 1982.
Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr poses with his staff at the team's picture day at Lambeau Field on Aug. 1, 1982. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr holds a young fan at the team's picture day in the Lambeau Field parking lot on Aug. 1, 1982.
Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr holds a young fan at the team's picture day in the Lambeau Field parking lot on Aug. 1, 1982. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr, right, talks with St. Louis Cardinals coach Jim Hanifan after the Packers' 41-17 victory in an NFC first-round playoff game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 8, 1983.
Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr, right, talks with St. Louis Cardinals coach Jim Hanifan after the Packers' 41-17 victory in an NFC first-round playoff game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 8, 1983. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr talks to reporters after a 41-17 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in an NFC first-round playoff game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 8, 1983.
Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr talks to reporters after a 41-17 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in an NFC first-round playoff game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 8, 1983. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry on the playing field before the start of an NFC second-round playoff game at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, on Jan. 16, 1983.
Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry on the playing field before the start of an NFC second-round playoff game at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, on Jan. 16, 1983. File/AP
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Bart Starr said he was disappointed, but not bitter, after being fired as Green Bay Packers coach on Dec. 19, 1983, after going 52-76-3 in nine seasons. “I will be the No. 1 Packer fan,” he said. He also noted that “this organization is far better than when we took over, far better.” Indeed, the Packers went through three more coaches over 11 years before reaching the playoffs again.
Bart Starr said he was disappointed, but not bitter, after being fired as Green Bay Packers coach on Dec. 19, 1983, after going 52-76-3 in nine seasons. “I will be the No. 1 Packer fan,” he said. He also noted that “this organization is far better than when we took over, far better.” Indeed, the Packers went through three more coaches over 11 years before reaching the playoffs again. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Former Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr and former Packers player James Lofton greet each other in the hall outside the Brown County courtroom where Lofton's sexual assault trial was being held on May 21, 1987.
Former Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr and former Packers player James Lofton greet each other in the hall outside the Brown County courtroom where Lofton's sexual assault trial was being held on May 21, 1987. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Former Green Bay Packers player and coach Bart Starr and his wife, Cherry, meet with friends and family of Ray Nitschke before a memorial service for Nitschke in Green Bay on March 14, 1998.
Former Green Bay Packers player and coach Bart Starr and his wife, Cherry, meet with friends and family of Ray Nitschke before a memorial service for Nitschke in Green Bay on March 14, 1998. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback and coach Bart Starr answers questions from participants in the Green Bay Packers Fantasy Football Camp at the Midway Hotel in Ashwaubenon in 1998.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback and coach Bart Starr answers questions from participants in the Green Bay Packers Fantasy Football Camp at the Midway Hotel in Ashwaubenon in 1998. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Former Green Bay Packers coach and quarterback Bart Starr speaks to the Assembly Special Committee on the Renovation of Lambeau Field on Feb. 29, 2000, urging that the stadium bill get speedy approval by the Legislature.
Former Green Bay Packers coach and quarterback Bart Starr speaks to the Assembly Special Committee on the Renovation of Lambeau Field on Feb. 29, 2000, urging that the stadium bill get speedy approval by the Legislature. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr wipes away tears after a huge ovation from the crowd during the halftime introduction of Packers alumni at Lambeau Field on Sept. 17, 2000.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr wipes away tears after a huge ovation from the crowd during the halftime introduction of Packers alumni at Lambeau Field on Sept. 17, 2000. Press-Gazette Media archives
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From left, Green Bay Packers greats Paul Hornung, Bart Starr and Jim Taylor greet the crowd at the Rebirth of a Legend event at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6, 2003.
From left, Green Bay Packers greats Paul Hornung, Bart Starr and Jim Taylor greet the crowd at the Rebirth of a Legend event at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6, 2003. Press-Gazette Media archives
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From left, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, his wife Cherry Starr, Deanna Favre and Packers quarterback Brett Favre watch as jerseys are auctioned at Hattiesburg Country Club on May 13, 2004.
From left, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, his wife Cherry Starr, Deanna Favre and Packers quarterback Brett Favre watch as jerseys are auctioned at Hattiesburg Country Club on May 13, 2004. File/Hattiesburg American
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A statue of former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr stands in the Bart Starr Plaza in front of the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon after being dedicated on Sept. 9, 2004.
A statue of former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr stands in the Bart Starr Plaza in front of the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon after being dedicated on Sept. 9, 2004. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr wipes away a tear during a dedication ceremony for a statue in his honor outside the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon on Sept. 9, 2004.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr wipes away a tear during a dedication ceremony for a statue in his honor outside the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon on Sept. 9, 2004. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr waves to the crowd during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Sept. 19, 2004.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr waves to the crowd during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Sept. 19, 2004. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr makes an appearance at a campaign rally for state Rep. John Gard at the Oneida Golf and Country Club in Green Bay May 25, 2006.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr makes an appearance at a campaign rally for state Rep. John Gard at the Oneida Golf and Country Club in Green Bay May 25, 2006. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, left, talks with former Packers quarterback and coach Bart Starr during training camp at Clarke Hinkle Field on Aug. 10, 2006.
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, left, talks with former Packers quarterback and coach Bart Starr during training camp at Clarke Hinkle Field on Aug. 10, 2006. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr wipes away tears while delivering an emotional keynote speech during the National Day of Prayer breakfast at the Riverside Ballroom in Green Bay on May 2, 2008.
Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr wipes away tears while delivering an emotional keynote speech during the National Day of Prayer breakfast at the Riverside Ballroom in Green Bay on May 2, 2008. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr is introduced at halftime of the team's home opener against the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field on Sept. 19, 2010.
Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr is introduced at halftime of the team's home opener against the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field on Sept. 19, 2010. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr on the red carpet before the world premiere of "Lombardi," a film by HBO Sports and NFL Films, in the Legends Club at Lambeau Field on Nov. 18, 2010.
Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr on the red carpet before the world premiere of "Lombardi," a film by HBO Sports and NFL Films, in the Legends Club at Lambeau Field on Nov. 18, 2010. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr carries the team flag during pregame festivities during the NFL season opener against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on Sept. 8, 2011.
Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr carries the team flag during pregame festivities during the NFL season opener against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on Sept. 8, 2011. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr listens as Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush speaks at an event in the Lambeau Field Atrium on Sept. 4, 2012.
Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr listens as Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush speaks at an event in the Lambeau Field Atrium on Sept. 4, 2012. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr and his wife Cherry at the dedication ceremony for the Bart Starr Drive expansion in Ashwaubenon on May 15, 2013.
Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr and his wife Cherry at the dedication ceremony for the Bart Starr Drive expansion in Ashwaubenon on May 15, 2013. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr smiles as he looks at the crowd during alumni day at the game against Washington at Lambeau Field on Sept. 15, 2013.
Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr smiles as he looks at the crowd during alumni day at the game against Washington at Lambeau Field on Sept. 15, 2013. Press-Gazette Media archives
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Cherry Starr, the wife of Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr, right, speaks to the audience at the dedication of the Bart Starr statue at the Packers Heritage Trail plaza in downtown Green Bay on Nov. 23, 2013.
Cherry Starr, the wife of Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr, right, speaks to the audience at the dedication of the Bart Starr statue at the Packers Heritage Trail plaza in downtown Green Bay on Nov. 23, 2013. Press-Gazette Media archives
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