The Starrs |  At the time the Gillespie approached Bart and Cherry with their vision for Rawhide, Bart was very popular and his time was in great demand. In 1965, Bart with coach Vince Lombardi, would lead the Green Bay Packers to become world champions and Super Bowl I champions one year later.
When Bart and Cherry agreed to join the Gillespies, Rawhide gained instant credibility. Bart would later offer to raffle off the Corvette he received as MVP from Super Bowl II to complete the down payment on the Rawhide property.
The Starrs later established an endowment fund in memory of their son Bret, who died prematurely, to help the young men who have gone through the program and to give them funds after they leave Rawhide. Proceeds from Bart's autographs and other donations continue to build this fund today to help at-risk young men transition back into the community and lead productive lives.
Bart and Cherry Starr have been wonderful role models for hundreds of boys who have gone through Rawhide programs since 1965. They have donated countless hours sharing the Rawhide story with others to help raise funds, visited with the boys, and produced dozens of public service announcements for radio and TV.
Bart and Cherry continue to be spokespersons for Rawhide and are in communication with Rawhide on a frequent basis. Bart is now retired from a successful career in football and business. He and his wife Cherry reside close to their family in Alabama and make numerous visits to Wisconsin each year. |
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Bart Starr's Accomplishments & Awards |
- High school All-American quarterback at Sidney Lanier High
- 4-year letterman at the University of Alabama
- Led NFL in passing: '62, '64 and '66
- Directed the Packers to 6 Western Division Titles
- 5 World Titles and 2 Super Bowl Victories
- Named MVP in Super Bowls I and II
- Winner of the Jim Thorpe NFL MVP Trophy, '66
- National Football League Player of the Year, '66
- Quarterback for 50th Anniversary All-Time Packer Team
- Professional Player of the Decade, 1960s
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, '77
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Bart Starr's Career Stats | | | View Bart's career statistics at either of these two online locations: | | |
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