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Bart Starr

Monday, June 13, 2011

Green Bay Packers Legends Hit the Links To Battle Cancer

Packer players and other celebrities entertained appreciative fans Saturday at the Vince Lombardi Golf Classic.

So what if the sky was overcast and it was a bit chilly. Who cares if the weather wasn’t exactly perfect for golf? Everybody was in sunny spirits at for the 41st edition of the Vince Lombardi Golf Classic Saturday at North Hills Country Club in Menomonee Falls. For just $5 apiece, the fans got plenty of what they came for. Laughter and tall tales. Opportunities for photos and autographs from some of their favorite Packers, past and present. And all for a great cause. To date, the Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds, run by St. Luke’s Hospital and Aurora Healthcare, has raised more than $14 million to fight all forms of cancer. It’s a lasting tribute to the legendary Packer head coach who lost his battle with colon cancer in 1970. Packer great …

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