There are not enough words to describe the class Mr. Harlan had and his contributions to the Green Bay Packers. How many other "owners" would take direct phone calls (wining or losing the prior game) and go house to house to ask for votes to assure the tax base was funded for Lambeau Field upgrades and have the confidence and backbone to give Ron Wolf full control of the on field decision making process that completely turned the franchise around.

I spent several years on the Board of the Association Of Information Technology Professionals and a few times over the years at large events across the country I had the Packers IT Director speak in reference to the current state of technology utilized by the Packers and the NFL and they were so well received. I would always write a thank you letter to Mr. Harlan for approving their attendance and every time I would receive the nicest letter in return.

Bob Harlan...

The man responsible for the most important hire in the Packer organization in the last 6 decades.

God only knows, what the Packers look like had Harlan not ever hired Ron Wolf as GM.

R.I.P.
Packer Nation salutes you.

Tremendous human being, I always like to note in discussions about Mr. Harlan that he graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Journalism. He served as Sports Information Director for Marquette from 1959-1965. From 1965 through 1971, Bob worked for the St Louis Cardinals baseball team, first as Director of Community Relations and then as Director of Public Relations. In 1971, he began his career with the Packers as Assistant General Manager.

For the next 18 years, Bob was promoted through the leadership ranks until he took the role of President and CEO. Not a bad career for a guy who really just wanted to tell stories.

Thanks for everything, Mr. Harlan.

Bob Harlan, Ron Wolf, Mike Holmgren, Brett Favre, and Reggie White were most responsible turning around 23 years of Packers' football futility.

And Mr. Harlan was responsible, directly or indirectly, for bringing the other four to Green Bay.

The Front Office has not been the same since his departure.

Truly one of the most underrated members of the Packer Organization.

Just an outstanding human being as well. He is and will be missed.

Back in 2006 I retired from the Air Force. Everyone in my squadron knew that I was a huge Packer fan, so as a retirement gift from the squadron, my 1st Sergeant tried calling the Green Bay Packers to see if they would fly an American flag over Lambeau Field in my honor. He was rejected twice, but the third time he called, Bob Harlan answered the phone. After my 1st Sergeant explained to him what he was looking for, Mr. Harlan agreed to the request. So, not only was a flag flown over Lambeau Field to honor me, but Bob Harlan wrote a wonderful letter thanking me for my service to our country and my continued dedication to the Green Bay Packers.

Thank you Mr. Harlan! The flag and letter still adorn my Packer room wall. It is such a precious gift!

I'm an old timer and attended games at City Stadium (change to Lambeau Field) when it open in 1957. Over all these years two men stood as pinnacles in the Packers organization and I had to good fortune to speak to both of these men in a few instances. The one wearing the Green and Gold was Bart Starr who was such a gentleman to an awe stuck kid, making him feel almost important. The other man was our CEO Bob Harlan who in my mind was essentially the architect of what we see in the modern day Packers. He led the effort to give us Lambeau Field and treated us fans so kindly. He even answered some of the calls personally that went to his office. He and Bart will go down in the history of the Packers as great men.

He was the first piece of the puzzle. He was the one who got the whole thing started.

I would say next to Vincent T Lombardi Bob Harlan was the most important figure in the vast history of the Green Bay Packers . His hiring of Ron Wolf and leadership during the redevelopment of Lambeau Field were milestones in Packers history . I don’t think anyone else could’ve guided the organization better than Harlan during these critical times . He loved the Packers and the city of Green Bay . Thanks for your faithful service Mr. Harlan . May you rest in peace .

Curly Lambeau, Vince Lombardi, and Bob Harlan!
The Green Bay equivalent of the statue of U.S. Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima!
R.I.P. to the best there's ever been.

Harlan allowed the Packers to survive in its format and to continue on today.

It's difficult to imagine what the Packers would have been like without Bob Harlan. They may not even currently exist. IMO he saved the franchise, particularly with his hiring of Ron Wolf. From then on the Packers returned to NFL relevance.

If the Packers had a Mount Rushmore for non-players Bob Harlan would be on it along with Vince Lombardi, Curly Lambeau and Ron Wolf. Harlan did a superb job, was a great man and he will be missed and well remembered. What he did for the Packers will always be appreciated by Packer fans everywhere. R.I.P. Bob Harlan. Thanks, Since '61

God bless and keep you Bob Harlan. We as Packer fans owe you so very much appreciation for what you were able to bring this great organization. Not enough good words can be said.

Bob Harlan and Vince Lombardi are the greatest manager in Packers history. And by far.
Harlan kicked in the ass the executive committe, football came back to the main stage in green bay with him.
exactly the opposite Murphy has done and now Policy Is doing.
We need a New Bob Harlan!!!!
stop thinking to build houses this Is football we want rings not Buildings!
WAKE UP POLICY

I was born one month after SuperBow II, so I grew up during the stagnant 70s-80s Packer years. I never thought I would see a Packer championship. Then came Mr. Harlan.

From the bottom of my of my heart, thank you for restoring the team to the long-term greatness it has experienced. I’m forever grateful for your work. I’m proud to say I had the honor of shaking your hand. Great Packer legend and an even better man. RIP

On a different note...Packers apparently inform Rashan Gary that he'll be cut...

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/03/packers-to-move-on-from-rashan...

IN EDIT: now being reported that Gary's instagram was hacked and he hasn't been informed that he's being released.

The entire reset began with him. We’ve been winning for 30 years, including two additional superbowls.
Thanks for your vision Harlan.
Go Packers—another 30.