India, March 6 -- Bob Harlan, the former president of the Green Bay Packers, died on Thursday at the age of 89. Under Harlan, the NFL side became one of the most elite franchises on and off the field.

The statement from Packers read "The Packers family was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Harlan. Bob was a visionary leader whose impact on the franchise was transformational. From his inspired hiring of Ron Wolf to turn around the club's on-field fortunes to his tireless work to redevelop Lambeau Field, Bob restored the Packers to competitive excellence during his tenure and helped ensure our unique and treasured flagship NFL franchise was on sound footing for sustained generational success." It added "We send our deepest sympathies...