Former Green Bay Packers president Bob Harlan, who transformed the franchise during his 19-year tenure, died Thursday at age 89. Harlan is the only person in NFL history to hire two different general managers who won Super Bowls with entirely different rosters - Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson.

Taking over in 1989 when the team was struggling two decades after the Lombardi era, Harlan made his first major move by hiring Wolf as general manager in 1991. This decision opened the door for the Packers' resurgence, leading to Super Bowl XXXI victory and the hiring of Mike Holmgren as head coach, Brett Favre as quarterback, and Reggie White as defensive end.

Harlan's legacy extends beyond the field. He was largely responsible for the $295 million Lambeau Field renovation that reopened in 2003, securing the franchise's financial future and transforming it into a year-round destination. The renovation required voter approval from Brown County residents, which Harlan helped secure. Before his presidency, he served the Packers in various roles since 1971, including assistant general manager and executive vice president of administration. Harlan was elected to the Packers Hall of Fame in 2004 and has a plaza named in his honor outside Lambeau Field.