The Green Bay Packers have one of (if not the most) richest histories in the NFL. The smallest city in the league to be home to an NFL team absolutely adores their Packers. It is a way of life for nearly everyone who lives in that city.
So when a new mural was unveiled in the city, fans took notice.
New Green Bay Packers Mural Unveiled In City
According to Rashad Alexander of the Green Bay Press Gazette:
The placement of the mural was particularly apt: Eastbound drivers using the Bart Starr Memorial Bridge, which carries Walnut Street traffic over the Fox River, will see the mural as they cross to the east side of Green Bay.
Starr died in 2019 at age 85. He led the Packers to five NFL championships, coached the team in the early 1970s, was a co-founder of the Rawhide Boys Ranch near New London, and returned to Green Bay often.
When he died, his family issued a statement that read, in part: “While he may always be best known for his success as the Packers quarterback for 16 years, his true legacy will always be the respectful manner in which he treated every person he met, his humble demeanor, and his generous spirit. … His love for all of humanity is well known, and his affection toward the residents of Alabama and of Wisconsin filled him with gratitude.” He had hoped to make one last trip to Green Bay to watch the Packers this fall, but he shall forever be there in spirit.”
Beau Thomas of Green Bay has over 200 art pieces throughout the area, with some of his work exhibited as far away as Los Angeles. Some of his other work includes the popular Aaron Rodgers “King of the North” mural that was taken down after the former Packers quarterback was traded to the Jets.
In 1956, Starr was selected by the Packers in the 17th round of the NFL draft, and he played for them for 16 seasons until 1971. It is the only time in NFL history that a quarterback has led his team to three consecutive championships (1965–1967). His team won the first two Super Bowls: I and II.
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