Ex-Packers president, team Hall of Famer Bob Harlan dies at 89
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Key Points:
- Former Green Bay Packers president Bob Harlan, credited with revitalizing the franchise, died at 89 after a recent hospitalization for pneumonia.
- Harlan uniquely hired two general managers, Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson, who each built Super Bowl-winning teams with different rosters.
- He played a pivotal role in the Packers' resurgence by hiring Wolf, which led to key moves including drafting Brett Favre and signing Reggie White, culminating in a Super Bowl XXXI victory.
- Harlan was instrumental in the $295 million renovation of Lambeau Field, securing voter approval and transforming it into a year-round destination, ensuring the franchise's financial stability.
- Serving as president and CEO from 1989 to 2008,
