The Packers revealed on Tuesday that Bowman passed away in Oro Valley, Arizona, on Wednesday of last week. Although the cause of
death was not disclosed by the organization, Bowman’s wife, Roseann, was quoted in the Packers statement as stating that he passed
away naturally.
In 1965, the year before the first Super Bowl, Bowman was a member of the Packers’ NFL title-winning team. He also played on the
winning teams of the Super Bowls the following two seasons.
The most famous moment of his career was probably when he handed the ball to Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr and blocked his
game-winning 1-yard touchdown sneak in the 1967 NFL championship game known as the “Ice Bowl,” which saw the Packers defeat
the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 despite a kickoff temperature of minus-13 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thus, the Packers advanced to the Super Bowl.
where the Oakland Raiders were defeated. When Bill Curry was hurt in the first Super Bowl, Bowman filled in at center, helping the
Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. That was a year ago.
In the eighth round of the 1964 draft, Wisconsin’s Bowman was chosen by the Packers. With Green Bay, he participated in 123 games
and had 107 starts.
For a portion of his career, Bowman represented the Packers as a player. He served as vice president of the NFL Players Association as
well.
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