Starr, Bart (1934-) - Research Article from St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 3 pages of information about Starr, Bart (1934—).

Starr, Bart (1934-) - Research Article from St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 3 pages of information about Starr, Bart (1934—).
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Bart Starr retired from the Green Bay Packers as the winningest quarterback in the history of professional football. From 1956 to 1971 he directed the Packers to six Western Division titles, five World Championships, and two Super Bowl victories. He won the National Football League's (NFL) Most Valuable Player award in 1966, made four Pro Bowl teams, and won the league passing title three times. Even as the talented starting quarterback of the NFL's best team during the decade that saw football became America's number one sport, Starr's humble personality was initially overshadowed by more outspoken Packers like Ray Nitschke, Paul Hornung, and coach Vince Lombardi. But his stature rose among both football fans and the general public as the Packers evolved from a running to a passing team during their championship run. Teammates and outsiders recognized the balance his cool personality offered the intense Packers. Like...

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