Starr “is very functional and making progress every day … and will be released as soon as he regains his full strength,” the family said. “Bart’s doctors are confident for a full recovery. We remain grateful for your love and concern.”
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Starr led the Packers to five NFL titles and two Super Bowl championships. He was Green Bay’s head coach from 1975-83.
Starr, who lives in the Birmingham, Alabama area, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1977. He has typically attended team-related events and at least one Packers game at Lambeau Field each year.
The Packers said any well-wishes can be sent in care of the team.
“Everyone in the Packers family extends our best wishes to Bart for a quick recovery,” Packers president Mark Murphy said. “On behalf of all our fans, we hope to see Bart and Cherry at Lambeau Field soon.”
