Beast Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) Legendary QB died today. https://www.packers.com/news/packers-legend-bart-starr-dies-at-85 Edited May 26, 2019 by Binghamton Beast 3 3
TPS Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 ? My dad was a huge Packer fan, born in Wisconsin. I remember watching some legendary nfl championship games between the Starr-led Pack against the Dallas Cowboys.
Rico Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Fantasy-football fans, please don't get caught up in the stats again. True legend, no doubt., may he RIP. 1 1 1
Haslett_Stomp Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, TPS said: ? My dad was a huge Packer fan, born in Wisconsin. I remember watching some legendary nfl championship games between the Starr-led Pack against the Dallas Cowboys. RIP Bart. I didn't see the Packers/Cowboys championship games but enjoyed watching the Steve Sabol narrated films as a kid in the 70's. I recall Starr scored the winning TD on a QB sneak after someone (Jerry Kramer?) blocked "massive Jethro Pugh", allowing Starr to score. Edited May 26, 2019 by Haslett_Stomp 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 RIP http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26825531/legendary-packers-hof-qb-starr-dies-85
Ice bowl 67 Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Tough day in the NFL today. Prayers to his family. 5
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Binghamton Beast said: Legendary QB died today. https://www.packers.com/news/packers-legend-bart-starr-dies-at-85 ....poor man has been through a ton with his stroke.......an unforgettable legend......RIP Bart and thanks for the memories.... 3
KD in CA Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 RIP Always seemed like a class act from the old videos and interviews. 1 1
Shaw66 Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 One of the greats, in every way. Every man wanted his son to be like Bart Starr. A winner and a gentleman. 5 minutes ago, Ice bowl 67 said: Tough day in the NFL today. Prayers to his family. Our thoughts are with you and all Packer fans. 1
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 We only see a rare highlight and the playoff wins. Does anyone know if he was a good QB? I get the leader stuff but virtually the entire O-line and backfield is in the HOF. I don't recall Starr being mentioned as a passer in the same era as say Unitas or Dawson. I am not trying to create controversy, just asking if people know how good of a QB he was?
TPS Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 51 minutes ago, Haslett_Stomp said: RIP Bart. I didn't see the Packers/Cowboys championship games but enjoyed watching the Steve Sabol narrated films as a kid in the 70's. I recall Starr scored the winning TD on a QB sneak after someone (Jerry Kramer?) blocked "massive Jethro Pugh", allowing Starr to score. I almost mentioned that play—memorable! 4 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: We only see a rare highlight and the playoff wins. Does anyone know if he was a good QB? I get the leader stuff but virtually the entire O-line and backfield is in the HOF. I don't recall Starr being mentioned as a passer in the same era as say Unitas or Dawson. I am not trying to create controversy, just asking if people know how good of a QB he was? I’d say comparable to Montana: not known for their arms, rather their smarts and clutch play. 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, TPS said: I almost mentioned that play—memorable! I’d say comparable to Montana: not known for their arms, rather their smarts and clutch play. ...damn good comparison bud......WELL done............ ...hopefully some of Bart's decisions to try stem cell research benefit others whose options for quality of life limitations can pay dividends which he underwent after his stroke.......
chris heff Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, TPS said: I almost mentioned that play—memorable! I’d say comparable to Montana: not known for their arms, rather their smarts and clutch play. Bart was pretty good at the 2nd and inches bomb.
JimmyNoodles Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 He was my favorite player as a kid. I drew a picture of him playing football and my uncle told me to send it to him, so I did. He wrote a brief note back along with two signed 8x10 glossies. Great, great guy. Condolences to his family. 5
vorpma Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 55 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....poor man has been through a ton with his stroke.......an unforgettable legend......RIP Bart and thanks for the memories.... Like Jack Kemp, a winning QB in an era when class and character were just as important as talent! 4
dwight in philly Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Another awesome link to my childhood passes away.. feel very blessed to have been a kid when it was Starr , Unitas , YA.. Dandy Don , Kemp , Blanda every sunday.. Starr class act.. obviously miss those days. 4
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 27 minutes ago, vorpma said: Like Jack Kemp, a winning QB in an era when class and character were just as important as talent! ...that is a GREAT comparison...nicely done bud.....they are together again..........
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