The Green Bay Packers revealed on Wednesday that long-time quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bart Starr is recovering from a stroke.
"Last week Bart Starr suffered a mild ischemic stroke, but is very functional and making progress every day. He is in the care of his physicians and therapists, and will be released as soon as he regains his strength. Bart's doctors are confident for a full recovery. We remain grateful for your love and concern," the Starr family related in a statement.
Starr, an Alabama native who played for the Crimson Tide, spent his entire 16- year NFL career in northern Wisconsin, winning three outright NFL titles and a pair of Super Bowls. He passed for almost 25,000 yards and 152 touchdowns over 196 games, and completed his pro tenure with a 94-57-6 regular-season record.
He was enshrined at Canton in 1977.
"Everyone in the Packers family extends our best wishes to Bart for a quick recovery," said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. "On behalf of all our fans, we hope to see Bart and Cherry at Lambeau Field soon."
[SportsNetwork.com]
