Packers to Honor Bart Starr During Halftime of Game Against Vikings
By Jerry Trotta
All Green Bay Packers fans attending Lambeau Field for Sunday's NFC North showdown against the Minnesota Vikings should definitely pack a box of tissues.
A plethora of old stars will be returning to Wisconsin this weekend for the organization's annual Alumni Weekend. This year, however, several touching celebrations will be featured, including one to honor late Green Bay legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr at halftime.
Star's wife, Cherry, and son Bart Jr. will be received on the field with Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, who will say a few words in Bart's honor.
The late Bart Starr will be honored at halftime on Sunday at Lambeau. Bart’s wife, Cherry, and son, Bart Jr., will be introduced on the field alongside #Packers president Mark Murphy.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 12, 2019
Murphy's speech will be followed by a special video tribute to Starr that will be displayed on the video board. Further, if you didn't already know, the Pack will be donning No. 15 decals on their helmets for the entirety of the 2019 season to commemorate the former four-time Pro Bowler.
Honoring the legendary Bart Starr
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 5, 2019
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Starr spent the entirety of his career in Green Bay, which spanned from 1956-1971, winning five NFL championships and the first two Super Bowls EVER played, which he was named MVP for both.
Starr passed away on May 26 at the age of 85 and will forever be remembered as a Lambeau Legend.