Russ Bogda | |
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Born | Russell W. Bogda October 15, 1911 Burnett, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | February 22, 1958 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 46)
Alma mater | Marquette University |
Occupation | Automotive dealer |
Known for | President, Green Bay Packers |
President of the Green Bay Packers | |
In office 1953–1957 | |
Preceded by | Emil Fischer |
Succeeded by | Dominic Olejniczak |
Russell W. Bogda (October 15, 1911 – February 22, 1958) was an American automotive executive and president of the Green Bay Packers. From 1953 to 1957, he served as the sixth president of the Green Bay Packers. During his presidency, the Packers secured funding and built New City Stadium, which would be renamed in 1965 to Lambeau Field. Although the Packers during Bogda's tenure saw little on-field success, he helped the organization stay financially successful and the construction of a new stadium during his tenure kept the Packers in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bogda died at the age of 46 on February 22, 1958, of lung cancer.