John Bankert
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John Bankert <i>(right)</i> rose from working in the film library to serving as Executive Director during his 41-year career at the Pro Football Hall of Fame that ended when he retired on Dec. 31, 2005.<p>Bankert passed away on March 12, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was 68.
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The flag in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame flies at half staff in honor of former Executive Director John Bankert.