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Celebration of life event for Bart Starr in Birmingham, Alabama
Celebration of life event for Bart Starr in Birmingham, Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A celebration of life event was held Sunday, June 9 for the late Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr.
Starr passed away on May 26 at the age of 85.
In 1956, Starr took his talents to Green Bay, winning five championships with the Packers, including the first two Super Bowls ever played. He was named MVP for both.
The celebration of life event brought together family members, friends, teammates, former and current Packers players and fans.
It was held at Samford University.
Below, you can watch the remarks of the following speakers -- just some of those who reflected on Starr's legacy during the service: Bart Starr's son, Bart Jr., Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner, LeAnn Nelson, Starr's assistant, and Cherry Starr, Starr's widow:
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Roger Goodell called Bart Starr “the most generous, decent, and kind person I ever knew”
Roger Goodell called Bart Starr "the most generous, decent, and kind person I ever knew"
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Bart Starr’s son reflected on the four pillars by which Starr lived his life
Bart Starr's son reflected on the four pillars by which Starr lived his life
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Bart Starr’s assistant LeAnn Nelson said he drew inspiration from others
Bart Starr's assistant LeAnn Nelson said he drew inspiration from others
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“Thank you, darling, for bringing such beauty into my life:” Cherry Starr speaks at Bart Starr’s memorial service
"Thank you, darling, for bringing such beauty into my life:" Cherry Starr speaks at Bart Starr's memorial service
Ahead of Sunday's ceremony, FOX6's Tim Van Vooren spoke with Paul Hornung, former Packers running back, who reflected on the loss of his "best friend."
Take a listen below:
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Celebrating the life of Bart Starr
Celebrating the life of Bart Starr
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Remembering Bart Starr
Remembering Bart Starr