Bart Starr
Inducted:
1977
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
197 lb (89 kg)
Born:
January 9, 1934
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Died:
May 26, 2019
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Position:
Quarterback
College:
Alabama (1952–1955)
Bart Starr was the calm, disciplined leader of the Green Bay Packers dynasty under Vince Lombardi. Playing from 1956 to 1971, he became the model of efficiency and poise, guiding the Packers to five NFL Championships and victories in the first two Super Bowls. Starr was known for his accuracy, decision-making, and command of Lombardi’s precision offense. His performance in big moments was unmatched, earning him the MVP award in both Super Bowl I and II.
In 1966, he also won the NFL MVP after leading one of the league’s most efficient passing attacks. Starr retired as one of the most successful postseason quarterbacks in history, with a record that still stands among the best. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977, securing his legacy as one of the NFL’s greatest leaders and clutch performers.
Starr's Awards and Honors
- 2× Super Bowl champion (I, II)
- 2× Super Bowl MVP (I, II)
- 5× NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965–1967)
- First-team All-Pro (1966)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1961, 1962, 1964)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1960–1962, 1966)
NFL Records
- One of the highest postseason passer ratings in history
- 4× NFL passer rating leader (1964, 1966, 1968, 1969)
- 4× NFL completion percentage leader (1962, 1966, 1968, 1969)
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1966)
- NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
NFL Teams
As Player-
Green Bay Packers (1956–1971)
As Coach-
Green Bay Packers (1975–1983)
As General Manager-
Green Bay Packers (1975–1980)
NFL Draft:
1956: 17th round, 200th overall pick
Green Bay Packers
Number Worn:
15
NFL Stats
Seasons:
16 (1956–1971)
Games Played:
196
Game Started:
157
Passing attempts:
3,149
Passing completions:
1,808
Completion percentage:
57.4%
TD–INT:
152–138
Passing yards:
24,718
Passer rating:
80.5
