Packers Announce Sudden Death of Beloved Legend Eddie Garcia originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
He only played two seasons with the Green Bay Packers, but his impact has persevered well past his playing days.
Drafted by the Packers in the 10th round of the 1982 NFL Draft, kicker Eddie Garcia's career was cut short by a hamstring injury, prompting a transition into a career in marketing and sales that eventually brought him back to the Packers organization as a board member.
On Tuesday, June 10, the Packers announced that Garcia had passed away on June 5.