Bart Starr

American football quarterback and coach

Bart Starr - American football quarterback and coach
Born

January 9th, 1934
91 years ago

Died

2019
6 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1956 to 1971. Led the team to victories in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II, earning Super Bowl MVP honors in both games. Served as head coach of the Packers from 1975 to 1983, contributing to the team's legacy in professional football.

Led Green Bay Packers to Super Bowl victories

Won Super Bowl MVP twice

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