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Packers legend Starr recovering from mild stroke

Published Sep. 10, 2014 5:47 p.m. ET

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Green Bay Packers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bart Starr is recovering after suffering a mild ischemic stroke last week.

"(He) is very functional and making progress every day," Starr's family said in a statement. "He is in the care of his physicians and therapists, and will be released as soon as he regains his strength.

"Bart's doctors are confident for a full recovery. We remain grateful for your love and concern."

Starr's No. 15 is one of just five numbers currently retired by the Packers. In a 16-year playing career in Green Bay, Starr threw for 24,718 yards with 152 touchdown passes and 138 interceptions.

Now 80 years old, Starr was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.

"Everyone in the Packers family extends our best wishes to Bart for a quick recovery," Packers president Mark Murphy said. "On behalf of all our fans, we hope to see Bart and Cherry at Lambeau Field soon."

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