Thread: Legendary Packers HOF QB Starr dies at 85

RIP Bart. First quarterback I remember liking when I was just a little kid.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...-starr-dies-85

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Bart was a true gentleman, a great player and a great pioneer for the NFL. He set a tremendous example for all QBs to emulate.

My thoughts are with Bart’s wife, Cherry, and the entire Starr family. #Legend

Starr was the perfect quarterback for Vince Lombardi's Packer offense of the 1960s. He wasn't extremely gifted but he played in an era where QBs called most of the plays. When he had backs like Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung, he could always hand the ball off and, when the defense crept up, hit them with a deep pass. However, towards the end of his career when he didn't have Hall of Fame running backs, he adapted, making passes to Boyd Dowler and Carroll Dale effective parts of the offense. He was an exceptional leader who often pulled off the big play that won a ballgame such as in the 1967 Ice Bowl where his quarterback sneak with seconds left won the NFL Championship, 21-17.

Originally Posted by AgentOrange

RIP Bart. First quarterback I remember liking when I was just a little kid.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...-starr-dies-85

Actually, my parents were from Wisconsin. My story is the same. I was 8.