Former Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan died March 5 at the age of 89.
“The Packers family was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Harlan,” Packers President and CEO Ed Policy said in a statement. “Bob was a visionary leader whose impact on the franchise was transformational. From his inspired hiring of Ron Wolf to turn around the club’s on-field fortunes to his tireless work to redevelop Lambeau Field, Bob restored the Packers to competitive excellence during his tenure and helped ensure our unique and treasured flagship NFL franchise was on sound footing for sustained generational success.
“We send our deepest sympathies to his wife, Madeline, and the entire Harlan family.”
Harlan originally joined the organization in 1971, was elected president and CEO in 1989 and served as principal executive until his retirement in 2008.
The Packers enjoyed a resurgence under Harlan, posting the league’s best overall record, 152-88, from 1993-2007, and acquiring a victory in Super Bowl XXXI. The successful period also included 13 straight .500-or-better seasons (1992-2004).
