Ted Thompson Obituary – Death: Former Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson, has passed away unexpectedly in January at his home in Texas. He was 68 at the time of his death.
He was a humble and quiet man with a fiercely competitive football mind, an integral link in the lineage of great Packer team builders. He won 125 games in Green Bay.
“Coach Matt LaFleur said former GM Ted Thompson’s presence was felt inside Lambeau Field tonight.”
He served as the GM from 2005 – 2017. He also helped the Packers make four appearances in the NFC Championship Game, the most in the NFC over that span.
Thompson oversaw nine playoff appearances in 13 seasons as Packers GM. Nineteen of 22 starters and 49 of 53 players on roster were acquired via the draft, free agency or trades. 35 of Thompson’s selections have earned Pro Bowl, All-Pro or All-Rookie honors. In 2005, Ted Thompson made Aaron Rodgers his first draft pick. Less than nine months later, he hired Mike McCarthy as the Packers’ new head coach. Thompson’s moves paved a path to success that also led to induction into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
Condolences – Comments And Tributes
“#Packers Matt LaFluer says how great it was to play at home against a capacity crowd and get the win on the night the team honored Ted Thompson. Says they must get off to a faster start but satisfied how team responded. Feels #Lions offensive line is under rated.”
“Imagine being a general manager, and one of the greatest QBs of all time is your first draft pick. One of the greatest corners of all time is your first FA signing. And your only head coach is Mike McCarthy. RIP Ted Thompson. #Packers”
“Ted Thompson’s first pick was Aaron Rodgers. His first signing was Charles Woodson. His first HC hire was Mike McCarthy. Thank you TT, RIP”
“Ted Thompson’s family is on the field as Mark Murphy addresses the crowd. The late former Packers GM (2005-17) gets a facade on the inside of the stadium. Players will wear decals honoring Thompson on their helmets this season.”