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Bob Harlan is breaking new ground for the Packers with his upcoming induction into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.
Of the Hall's current 129 members, 22 have ties to the Green Bay Packers, but all of them were players or coaches. Harlan, who retired following the 2008 season after a 37-year career with the organization, including 19 as the principal executive, will be the first inductee to represent the team's administration.
"I'm very pleased with that, to see the administration get recognized," Harlan said in a phone interview with Packers.com. "When you look at the past inductees, it's an elite group. They're really people who shaped sports history in the state of Wisconsin, and to join them is very, very special. I'm truly honored."
Founded in 1951, the Hall includes such Wisconsin sports icons as Henry Aaron, Bart Starr, Reggie White, Vince Lombardi, Al McGuire and Bob Uecker.
On Friday, Nov. 20, in Milwaukee, Harlan will be inducted as p..
Source: Packers.com
