Starr, Bart (1934-2019), ranks among the greatest quarterbacks in professional football history. Starr led the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) to six division championships, five league championships, and victories in the first two Super Bowls in 1967 and 1968. Starr was known for his accurate passing and leadership abilities on the field. He led the NFL in pass completion percentage four times.
Bryan Bartlett Starr was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on Jan. 9, 1934. He played for the University of Alabama from 1952 to 1955. Starr gained little recognition as a quarterback in college, and the Packers did not select him until the 17th round of the 1956 NFL draft. He did not become the starting quarterback for Green Bay until 1960. Starr was the team’s starting quarterback until 1970. He was selected the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1966. He was also named the Most Valuable Player in his two Super Bowl appearances.
Starr retired as a player after the 1971 season. He served as head coach of the Packers from 1975 to 1983 and was the team’s general manager from 1975 to 1980. Starr was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. He died on May 26, 2019.
