MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Former Green Bay Packers President Bob Harlan died on Thursday at the age of 89, the Green Bay Packers announced.
Harlan retired in 2008 after serving as president for 19 years. Harlan retired as the winningest president in NFL history.
“The Packers family was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Harlan,” said Packers President and CEO Ed Policy 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.”
\*\* ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MAY 25-27 -- FILE -- \*\* Green Bay Packers CEO Bob Harlan waves to the crowd during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)(Morry Gash | AP)
Harlan joined the Packers in 1971 and was elected president in 1989.
During Harlan’s tenure, the Packers enjoyed 13-straight .500-or-better seasons, went 152-88 and won Super Bowl XXXI.
Harlan also helped with a $295 million redevelopment of Lambeau Field in 2003.
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