Bob Harlan, Packers Legend, Passes Away at 89

0:00NFL stories making news on March 6th. Bob Harlan, the longtime president and chief executive officer of the Green Bay Packers, has died at the age of 89. He passed away earlier this week in Green Bay following a brief illness that included a recent hospitalization for pneumonia. Harlan joined the Packers back in 1971 and took over as president and CEO of the league's only publicly owned team in 1989. He held that top role until retiring in January 2008. Under his leadership, the Packers turned into consistent winners with 13 straight winning seasons from 1992 to 2004. They captured a Super Bowl title after the 1996 season and overhauled Lambo Field in a massive $295 million project. Harlan made a key move by hiring General Manager Ron Wolf in 1991. Wolf quickly rebuilt the team by trading for quarterback Brett Farve and signing Reggie White, ending years of struggle since the Packers last. Titles in the 1960s, the current Packers

1:04leadership called Harlan a visionary who set the franchise up for long-term success while Farve praised his support through tough times. Harlan leaves behind his wife Madeline, his family, and a lasting legacy in Green Bay sports history. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your