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The Legend Himself Bart Starr Passes Away at 85

Oct 22, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr waves to fans in the first quarter during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The Green Bay Packers lost a legend, as former quarterback and head coach Bart Starr passed away on May 26th at the age of 85. His health had been failing since suffering a serious stroke in 2014.

After playing college football at Alabama, Starr was drafted 200th overall by the Packers in 1956. He started at a backup, making only one start in 1956.