Bob Harlan, the American football executive who served as president of the Green Bay Packers for 19 years, died on March 5, 2026, at age 89.
Harlan also held the titles of chairman of the board and chief executive officer for the Packers. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was a graduate of Marquette University, where he later served as sports information director for six years.
He then worked for the St. Louis Cardinals in community and public relations for five years before joining the Packers in 1971 as assistant general manager.
Robert Ernest Harlan (September 9, 1936 – March 5, 2026) was an American football executive who served as the president of the Green Bay Packers for 19 years. Harlan also held the titles of chairman of the board and chief executive officer for the Packers.