Quarterback who led the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships, including the first two Super Bowls, and was named the Super Bowl MVP twice.
Bart Starr is famously known for leading the Green Bay Packers to three consecutive league championships from 1965 to 1967, including victories in the first two Super Bowls. He is the only quarterback in NFL history to achieve this feat.
Bart Starr was born on January 9, 1934, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Benjamin Bryan Starr and Lula Tucker Starr. His early life was marked by hardships, including the deployment of his father to the Pacific Theater during World War II. Starr's relationship with his father deteriorated after the death of his younger brother, Hilton E. "Bubba" Starr, from tetanus in 1946.
Starr attended Sidney Lanier High School, where he was an introverted student and a talented athlete. He went on to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, leading the team to a 10-1 record in 1954.
The Green Bay Packers selected Starr in the 17th round of the 1956 NFL draft. He played for the Packers for 16 seasons until 1971, earning four Pro Bowl selections and winning the league MVP award in 1966. Starr was named the Most Valuable Player of the first two Super Bowls and holds the second-highest postseason passer rating (104.8) in NFL history.
As a quarterback, Starr was known for his calm and composed demeanor, earning him the nickname "The Gentleman Quarterback." He led the Packers to a 91-5-1 postseason record, with a career completion percentage of 57.4%, which was an NFL best when he retired in 1972.
After retiring as a player, Starr transitioned to coaching, becoming the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1975 to 1983. Although his coaching record was less successful, compiling a 52-76-3 (.408) record, Starr remained an iconic figure in Green Bay.
Starr was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Packers Hall of Fame in 1977. He was also awarded the NFL's Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award in 1988.
Starr was married to Cherry Starr (née Morton) for over 60 years until his passing in 2019. The couple had two sons, Bart Starr Jr. and Bret Starr.
Starr was involved in various charitable initiatives, including the Rawhide Boys Ranch, a nonprofit organization that provides support for at-risk youth.
Bart Starr's legacy extends beyond his on-field accomplishments. He is remembered as a true leader, a humble champion, and a devoted philanthropist. His contributions to the Green Bay Packers and the NFL as a whole continue to inspire generations of football fans and players.
Starr's iconic status in Green Bay is commemorated by the Bart Starr Plaza, a public square outside Lambeau Field, which features a statue of the legendary quarterback.
Bart Starr passed away on May 26, 2019, at the age of 85, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of football and beyond.
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