Ken Bowman, a former center for the Green Bay Packers who contributed to the team's three straight NFL championships in the 1960s, has passed away at the age of 81. Bowman's notable moments include his role in the Ice Bowl and playing through a shoulder injury in the first Super Bowl. He is remembered as a great player and teammate, although he may not receive the same recognition as some of his peers. His legacy spans both college and professional football, having also played for the Badgers in the famous 1963 Rose Bowl game. Bowman's death has been widely mourned by the football community.
RIP Ken Bowman, who played center for #Badgers in famous 1963 Rose Bowl game and for #Packers on their final three NFL championship teams under Vince Lombardi. Bowman was the center on Bart Starr’s QB sneak to win famous Ice Bowl in 1967, assisting Jerry Kramer on the key block.
Former Packers C Ken Bowman dies at 81. https://t.co/gGaSlztdun
Ken Bowman, who recently died at age 81, doesn't get the same volume of credit as Jerry Kramer for the most famous block in Green Bay Packers history. https://t.co/mHryNnn9w4
'He was just a great player. A great teammate': Former Green Bay Packers center Ken Bowman dies at 81 https://t.co/hLN4aSiNz8
Former Packers center Ken Bowman, who played on three straight championship teams, dies at 81 https://t.co/PnnmB2dVm7
Ken Bowman, who contributed to the Green Bay #Packers' three straight NFL championships in the 1960s, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the age of 81. 📰: https://t.co/XWXzx6HVR0 https://t.co/btzipX49qT
Many probably remember his contribution to the QB sneak in the Ice Bowl. Probably less well remembered is that he had his shoulder pop out in the first Super Bowl and promptly snapped it back into place against a teammate and didn't miss a play. RIP to a true Packers legend. https://t.co/QpCuI9UVUA
Packers legend Ken Bowman passes away at 81 https://t.co/PPaTg2WbgB #Packers #GoPackGo https://t.co/x7lVDtIfff
Ken Bowman, who won two Super Bowls with the Green Bay Packers, has died. https://t.co/3zKY2K9pOm