I wish we could get a national buddy network going. It would be a great thing for the American people.
Bart Starr Quotes
We, all of us, could do a much better job of evoking what someone has called the universal principle of human altruism: the urge in us all to help others who are in danger.
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| Birth: | 9th January, 1934 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Athlete |
About
Bryan Bartlett Bart Starr is a former professional American football player and coach. Starr’s early life was marked by hardships. Shortly after the start of World War II, his father's reserve unit was activated and in 1942 he was deployed to the Pacific Theater. His was first in the Army but transferred to the Air Force for his military career. In his junior year, the starting quarterback broke his leg and Starr became the starter. He led Lanier to an undefeated season. In his senior season, Starr was named all-state and All-American, and received college scholarship offers from universities across the country. He seriously considered the University of Kentucky, coached by Bear Bryant. Starr's high school sweetheart, Cherry Louise Morton, was planning to attend Auburn and Starr wished to attend a college close to her. Starr changed his mind and committed to the University of Alabama.
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