Bart Starr Quotes

Going back to coach in Green Bay was the biggest mistake I ever made in my life. I was approached by the organization, and it turned out to be an enormous mistake. I was extremely disappointed. I disappointed the Packers and their fans.

I wish we could get a national buddy network going. It would be a great thing for the American people.

My dad was a career military man, so I had that kind of discipline and training.

My father – who was a master sergeant and the toughest man I’ve even known – next to him, Coach Lombardi was a piece of cake.

I had fallen in love with Cherry as a junior in high school. When I discovered she was going to go to Auburn, I was vacillating between Alabama and Kentucky because of Babe. I eliminated Kentucky because I wanted to be as close to Auburn as I could, and Tuscaloosa is a lot closer than Lexington is.

During the course of my football and business careers, I have had the great honor of meeting and associating with many outstanding leaders.

I would hope people remember the playing days first, and not the coaching years.

I’d like to pay tribute to what are unquestionably the world’s greatest fans. They are very loyal and very rabid. And I had the time of my life when I played in front of them.

I grew up in a military family, so I liked being in an atmosphere where there was almost that feeling.

I was just one part of a great team.

My dad never pushed me but the big thing is that he helped me by going out in the backyard and playing with me.

It takes me about a week and a half to really analyze a game – play by play.

My dad was the toughest man I’ve ever known in my life. He intimidated me. he was my Master Sergeant.

It’s a joy to help others. One of our longtime favorites is Rawhide Boys Camp, located 45 miles west of Green Bay.

We, all of us, could do a much better job of evoking what someone has called the universal principle of human altruism: the urge in us all to help others who are in danger.

My dad was a fabulous role model. I wanted to be just like him.

Desire and dedication are everything!

Athletic competition clearly defines the unique power of our attitude.

If you work harder than somebody else, chances are you’ll beat him though he has more talent than you.

Coach Lombardi showed me that by working hard and using my mind, I could overcome my weakness to the point where I could be one of the best.