Bob Harlan, the former president of the Green Bay Packers, has passed away at the age of 89. Under his leadership, the team became one of the most elite franchises in the NFL.
A statement from the Packers read, 'The Packers family was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Harlan. Bob was a visionary leader whose impact on the franchise was transformational.'
Harlan was in the hospital at the time of his passing, where he had been admitted due to struggles with pneumonia. He was at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay.
Harlan was elected the Packers' CEO and ninth president in June 1989 and remained in the position till 2008. He is remembered for his inspired hiring of Ron Wolf and his tireless work to redevelop Lambeau Field.
Harlan was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from Marquette University in 1958. He was a Hall of Famer and led the $295M Lambeau Field renovation which ensured the future of the Packers.
He was married to Madeline Keiler and the couple had three children together – Kevin Harlan, the legendary sports broadcaster, Bryan, a sports agent, and Michael.
