Update on Packers Legend Bart Starr's Health

The family of Bart Starr released a statement on his health, published at the Packers website. 

“Following Bart’s strokes, our family began to investigate numerous therapy options. Several months ago we applied for and were accepted into a clinical trial using stem cells. Friday we safely returned home from the first of the two treatments.

“While we welcome everyone’s interest and support of Bart’s health, at this time, we’d like to allow him a chance to fully participate in the clinical trial and let the results, if any, to speak for themselves. At an appropriate time in the future, our family looks forward to sharing the details of Bart’s participation in this most important clinical exploration of what role stem cells may play in the treatment of stroke.

“Until then, we continue to thank you for all of your love and prayers. Your support has given us much strength over the past nine months. Bart joins me in sending our love and appreciation to all our special friends and fans. We are working hard toward the one goal he most cherishes: a return to Green Bay for a Packers game.”

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June 17, 2015 at 12:50 pm

Best wishes to Bart and family.

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June 17, 2015 at 01:23 pm

Man he was my hero growing up, what a legend I wish him nothing but the best.

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Since'61's picture

June 17, 2015 at 02:36 pm

Go Bart Go! I still have your autograph. Best wishes to Bart and his family. Thanks, Since '61

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Mojo's picture

June 17, 2015 at 04:48 pm

Shame Bart, Brett and ARod couldn't get together for a sit-down interview before this happened. Would have been interesting to see them play off each other.

Maybe Bart can recover to the point were they can still do it.

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