Bart Starr, Hall of Fame 1960s Green Bay Packers quarterback died Sunday morning May 26, 2019 at the age of 85 in Birmingham, Alabama, according to the Green Bay Packers. He had been in failing health since suffering a stroke in 2014.
Bart Starr led the Green Bay Packers to win the first two Super Bowl titles in the 1960s (Super Bowl I over the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967 and Super Bowl II over the Oakland Raiders in 1968). Bart Starr won five National Football League championships for the Packers.
”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.
While he may always be best known for his success as the Packers quarterback for 16 years, his true legacy will always be the respectful manner in which he treated every person he met, his humble demeanor, and his generous spirit.
Our family wishes to thank the thousands of friends and fans who have enriched his life — and therefore our lives — for so many decades and especially during the past five years. Each letter, text, phone call, and personal visit inspired him and filled him with joy.
His love for all of humanity is well known, and his affection toward the residents of Alabama and of Wisconsin filled him with gratitude. He had hoped to make one last trip to Green Bay to watch the Packers this fall, but he shall forever be there in spirit.”
— Family Statement
Bart Starr’s family thanked the friends and fans who had enriched his life over the decades, especially over the last five years.
Bart Starr married once to Cherry Starr.
It is with deep sadness that we announce Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr has passed away at age 85: https://t.co/Qgv5o6FP3D pic.twitter.com/mIqu5hGyMt
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) May 26, 2019
Bart Starr, legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback, dies at 85. https://t.co/TF3DRRHXbg
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 26, 2019
We are saddened to share that @packers legend Bart Starr has passed away at age 85. pic.twitter.com/rwQO7GJugd
— NFL (@NFL) May 26, 2019
At kickoff, the temperature was -13 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bart Starr passed for two touchdowns and scored the game-winning rushing TD in the coldest game in NFL History: The Ice Bowl. (1967 NFL Championship)
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— NFL (@NFL) May 26, 2019
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Brett Favre night became Bart Starr night & no one loved it more than 4: https://t.co/zgHfhNkyPT pic.twitter.com/Fcfj63ehFp
— ESPN (@espn) November 27, 2015
What a moving moment at Lambeau. A look at how Bart Starr fought through health problems to be there for Brett Favre https://t.co/hrPExdI3hy
— ESPN (@espn) November 27, 2015
Bart Starr, a Hall of Fame QB who helped build the Green Bay Packers dynasty in the 1960s and was named the Most Valuable Player of the first two Super Bowls, died Sunday. https://t.co/rYbHp5vR8Z
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) May 26, 2019
LEGEND.
RIP, Bart Starr ? pic.twitter.com/itNkk8SZJU
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) May 26, 2019