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"Bodyguard to the Packers"
"Bodyguard to the Packers" takes you inside the world-famous Green Bay, Wis., franchise to a time when Security Director Jerry Parins roamed hotel hallways and watched tavern back doors to enforce player curfews. A distinguished police officer, Parins became director of security and ultimately protected some of the greatest names in NFL history. He made Lambeau Field safe for generations of loyal fans that poured through its gates. His position gave him a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the Packers. Brett Favre, Bart Starr, Mike Holmgren and many other legends in Packers lore count him as a friend. Their friendships encircled him when he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2003. In the fight of his life, Parins broke the traditional male lines of silence. He brought the cancer to a standstill; in the process, he and his Packers family learned to talk openly about the need for screenings, especially among men, who traditionally are not as well-versed as women in these matters. Parins became a tireless supporter of cancer patients and their families, and an advocate for the life-saving screenings that promote early diagnosis and treatment. Deanna Favre, a Parins supporter and author of "Don’t Bet Against Me," sees Parins’ book as a chance to reach into the male football culture and come out with the ultimate game save – beating cancer by getting a jump on the play. Cancer? Game on! When Coach Mike Holmgren entrusted him with bringing big-time security measures to Green Bay, Jerry’s knowledge of law enforcement and his passion for protecting his hometown team helped him develop the Packers’ security force into a model for professional sports. Bodyguard to the Packers shows fans everywhere the ultimate formula in modern day sports franchise security while delivering some ultimate lessons in being a bodyguard to health. "Jerry was there through all those times that I struggled…he was like a father figure to me." — Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers Quarterback, 1992–2007 "One of my first priorities when I was hired as the Packers’ head coach was creating a strong security presence, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to accomplish that task. Jerry’s ability to fashion a top-notch security team was a very important part of our success on the field. More important, his friendship and compassion made everyone around him a better person." — Mike Holmgren, Green Bay Packers Head Coach, 1992–1998 “It’s an honor to have been a part of the Green Bay Packers’ extended family for more than fifty years. In all that time, I’ve never met a better man than Jerry Parins. I’m very proud to be associated with Jerry because of the positive impact he has on everyone with whom he comes in contact. He’s as great an example of the qualities you’d want in someone representing your organization as you could find." — Bart Starr, Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, 1977 "Jerry’s caring attitude stands out more than anything, and stands as an example for others." — Bob Harlan, Chairman Emeritus, Green Bay Packers "Bodyguard is more than a look inside the private world of professional sports franchises. It teaches men and others how to guard their bodies and then how to fight and recover in the midst of battle." — Deanna Favre, author of "Don’t Bet Against Me!" |
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