The family of Bart Starr says that just before Christmas, the quarterback who set a record for most NFL titles as a signalcaller broke his hip.
“Three days before Christmas, Bart fell in our bathroom and broke his hip. Thankfully, it is a minor break and surgery was not necessary. He will be in a wheelchair for six weeks. He is doing great now. He has no complaints of pain and is in good spirits. It is a bit of a setback, but we are confident he will have a quick and full recovery," the statement said.
Starr, who turned 82 on Saturday, returned to Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving night for a special reunion with Packers fans and with Brett Favre at his jersey number retirement.
It was his first appearance there since a number of medical challenges that put his life in danger, including strokes and a heart attack.
“Coming back to Green Bay for Brett's special day was great medicine for Bart and was a truly magical moment. The welcome he received will always be one of our most treasured memories. We give many thanks to all of our loyal friends and fans for your outpouring of love and support. You will always have a special place in our hearts.”
