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Rodgers has been key part of Packers-Favre reconciliation; so could Starr
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Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Matt Hasselbeck (left) and Brett Favre confer during the third quarter of their game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, September 10, 2000 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photo by Tom Lynn) Image by Tom Lynn
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Brett Favre smiles during training camp Tuesday July 31, 2001 in Green Bay, WI. Image by Tom Lynn
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Packers quarterback Brett Favre celebrates with tight end Wesley Walls after the two connected for a 22-yard touchdown pass during their Monday night game against the Raiders in Oakland, Calif., on Dec. 22, 2003. Image by Journal Sentinel files
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An animated Green Bay Packers qaurterback Brett Favre speaks on the sideline with the coaching staff including head coach Ray Rhodes during the second quarter of their game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, November 14, 1999 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photo byDale Guldan) Image by Dale Guldan
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After breaking the NFL record for career touchdown passes, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre hoists its recipient Greg Jennings during the first quarter of their game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 30, 2007 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. Favre's 421st touchdown pass eclipsed Dan Marino's record. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Mark Hoffman
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The Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the end of their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas Sunday February 6, 2011. Photo by Tom Lynn/TLYNN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Tom Lynn
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Super Bowl II: Bart Starr (13-24, 202 yds, 1 TD pass) | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives.
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Packers14 9/13/2012. Packers vs Chicago Bears. Aaroen Rodger firswt quarter. PHOTO BY JOHN KLEIN/JKLEIN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by John Klein
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The additions of Bart Starr (holding) and Paul Hornung, two centerpieces of the Packers' dynasty of the 1960s, can be attributed to former scout, scouting director, and personnel director Jack Vainisi. Image by File
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Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers throws the ball during the NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Mike De Sisti
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Gloom hung over the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 12, 1964, in the closing minutes of the National Football League game at Green Bay with the Baltimore Colts ahead, 21-20, and in possession of the ball after an interception. Shown are Coach Vince Lombardi, quarterback Bart Starr and tackle Forrest Gregg. Image by Journal Sentinel archives
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Super Bowl MVP Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and teammate Clay Matthews, left, celebrate the Packers victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas Sunday February 6, 2011. Photo by Benny Sieu/BSIEU@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Benny Sieu
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Bart Starr began his career as a 17th-round draft pick but went on to help Green Bay win five NFL championships and two Super Bowls. Image by File
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packers16, spt, lynn, 6.-Aaron Rodgers holds his arms up as he leaves the field after the Packers victory over the Falcons. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 48-21 in an NFC Divisional Playoff game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA Saturday January 15, 2011. Photo by Tom Lynn/TLYNN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Tom Lynn
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The Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrate at the end of the game after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV, in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, February 6, 2011. Photo by Mike DeSisti/MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Mike DeSisti
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Packer coach Bart Starr watches 4th quarter action Bears v. Packers game in Chicago on Dec. 18th, 1983. It was Starr's last game as head coach of the Packers. -- Benny Sieu photo
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Over the next 23 minutes of play, the kickers exchanged field goals, and Chicago took a 15-13 lead.
The stage was set for Aaron Rodgers to finally shine with the football world watching.
With a little more than a minute left, he and his team had the ball at midfield. Image by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Bart Starr. | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates with Green Bay Packers guard Josh Sitton (71) after winning the NCF during the NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Photo by Rick Wood. RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Rick Wood
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Bart Starr. | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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GREEN BAY - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the game today, but the jury was out on him when the Packers hosted the Chicago Bears in September of 2009.
Three years ago to the day of the 2012 Packers-Bears game at Lambeau Field, Rodgers led a late comeback and took himself and his team on another step to becoming a powerhouse. Image by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Bart Starr, Stadium, 1962 Image by Niels Lauritzen
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The Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas Sunday February 6, 2011. Photo by Tom Lynn/TLYNN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Tom Lynn
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BART STARR, Veteran of 11 years with the Packers is enjoying his best season as the national Football League's top-ranked passer. PUBLISHED 11/17/1966 MILWAUKEE SENTINEL. Image by x
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Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers waves to Packer fans after beating the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday, January 15, 2011. Image by Benny Sieu
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Super Bowl I: Bart Starr (No. 15., 16-23, 250 yds, 2 TD passes, 1 INT) | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives.
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packers16, spt, lynn, 15.-Aaron Rodgers rolls out. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 48-21 in an NFC Divisional Playoff game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA Saturday January 15, 2011. Photo by Tom Lynn/TLYNN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Image by Tom Lynn
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Bart Starr (15) follows a block from Jerry Kramer (64) into the end zone to give the Packers the winning score with 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the Ice Bowl, Dec. 31, 1967. | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives
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Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers finds open space and scrambles for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday, January 15, 2011. Image by Benny Sieu
GREEN BAY - We've already seen current Packers superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers play a role in helping begin the healing between his future Hall of Fame predecessor, Brett Favre, and the team they both played for.
Could the final piece of the Favre-Green Bay Packers reunion come from the winningest championship quarterback in NFL history and the greatest ambassador for all things Packers, Bart Starr?
Packers.com writer Vic Ketchman wrote Monday in a question-and-answer session about a possible Starr-Favre-Rodgers moment at Lambeau Field:
"One of my hopes is that at some point during my time covering the Packers, I'll see the three quarterbacks you've mentioned standing together on the 50-yard line at Lambeau Field. What a great picture that would make."
Much agreed. However, what could be more amazing is Starr playing a dramatic role in making that happen.
Starr has always exhibited the kind of character that makes people stand up and respect him. Perhaps no NFL player will ever bring as much goodwill among their team's fan base as Starr does with the Packers.
Perhaps winning five NFL titles and being the greatest link to the most title-rich dynasty in NFL history will do that.
But so does the way Starr has led his football and post-football life, made a difference for others through countless charity efforts like the Lombardi Classic and Rawhide Boys Ranch, and basically treated any Packers fan coming up to them like they're the most important person in his world at that moment.
It's probably not like Starr to play a public role in bringing about the greatest public reconciliation in NFL history. He'd be the type who would non-chalantly fly up to Lambeau Field with Brett in a plane from parts south of here, and gently play the kind arbiter between Favre and Packers brass.
If he would decide to play the role, I would see Starr keeping it out of the limelight, out of the public eye, in the most private setting possible, making sure he gets none of the glory for it.
But considering how well he gets across his faith and values system - one deeply based on forgiveness - it would not be out of the question for us to see Starr finish what Aaron Rodgers began at the NFL Honors in February.
Then, a picture of arguably the greatest quarterback lineage in NFL history - seven championships, five MVP's and much of the NFL passing record book - wouldn't just be a fantastic image in itself.
It would be symbolic of meaningful healing, possibly a more important message to send than any Super Bowl could.
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