MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Bob Jeter, the father of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball coach Rob Jeter, has died.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee spokesman Kevin O'Connor said Rob Jeter learned of the death Thursday afternoon and went to join family members in Chicago, where his father lived. He said Rob Jeter told him by phone that his father was believed to have died of cardiac arrest.
O'Connor said Rob Jeter plans to rejoin his team in time for Saturday's game with crosstown rival Marquette.
Bob Jeter, who was 71, played on the Green Bay teams that won the NFL championship in 1965 and the first two Super Bowls. He played for the Packers from 1963-70 and was with the Chicago Bears from 1971-73. He was inducted in 1985 into the Packers Hall of Fame.
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Bob played for the B.C. Lions of The Canadian Football League in the early 1960,s.He was a blocking back for Willie Flemming bfore going on to the Packers. Great guy and well thought of up here even today some 50 years plus. GOD REST
gary dragan
March 10, 2010 | Vancouver, BC
As a young boy in Weirton, W. Va, I always cheered for "cousin" BOB, and became a Green Bay Packer fan early. I had no idea he was as good as history portrays, because we loose touch with family when we sometimes move away. but I have tooted Bobs' horn from afar in Baltimore, as my cousin, the best Damn, FEARED, Geen Bay Packer of the day. I'm still proud to have known him.
Willie Fair
December 04, 2009 | Baltimore, MD
as a young boy and up to this day, I still tell people, my cousin Bob Jeter is the best Packer in Football. Coming from Weirton West Virginia, we had someone we knew,and could really BRAGG about.............I still do!!!
Willie Fair
December 04, 2009 | Baltimore, MD
Bob Jeter has the Hope of a Resurrection. As time goes by Keep his family in our prayers.
Revelation 21:1-4
Tito`
August 19, 2009 | Los Angeles, CA
Bob and I worked together at Unilever Bestfoods it was memorable I will never forget him.
Rico Mitchell
February 12, 2009 | NAPERVILLE, IL
I just this today. Number 21, another of Vince's boys. I hate seeing this, Bob Jeter was still a young man. Coach must have needed another DB in Heavan. God Bless
Joe De Angelis
February 10, 2009 | Millburn, NJ
As a Packers fan, it was my honor to meet Mr. Jeter on several occasions -- he was always very kind and friendly with his fans. I will treasure the autographed picture I have of him and me together, and offer my sincere condolences to his family.
Steve Hoffman
January 28, 2009 | Lakewood, CO
Many years have passed since I last saw Bob, but we grew up together. We attended the same church, lived one street apart and attended the same school for awhile. I feel that I have lost a brother.
James Gilliam
December 05, 2008 | Upper Marlboro, MD
To Bob Jeter's Family. You have my deepest sympathy and Bob will be missed very much by each and every one of us here in Program Services of the Chicago Park District. God Bless.
Gelanda Boyd-Jones
December 02, 2008 | Chicago, IL
