Football In Memoriam thread

[revo]

Rickey Dixon, a DB who was the 5th pick in the 1988 Draft for the Bengals and who played 6 seasons, died of ALS at age 53. RIP.





Former Cardinals and Raiders head coach Joe Bugel died at age 80. RIP.




Carlton Haselrig, an OT for the Steelers & Jets in the early 1990s before retiring and becoming an MMA fighter, died at age 54. RIP.

[revo]

Greg Montgomery, an All Pro punter in the 1990s, died at age 55. RIP.

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Larry Wilson, a Hall of Fame safety and then longtime General Manager for the Cardinals, died at age 82. RIP.

[Judge Jude]

Gale Sayers RIP

HOFer - career sadly cut short by injuries - was 77

[revo]

Hall of Famer Fred Dean, a defensive lineman who played for the Chargers & Niners from 1975-1985, died at age 68 of Covid. RIP.




Greg Brown, a DE who had 52.5 sacks for the Eagles & Falcons from 1981-1988, died at age 63. RIP.




Derland Moore, a nose tackle primarily for the Saints from 1973-1986, died at age 68. RIP.

[revo]

Dean is the 8th NFL Hall of Famer to pass away this year.

[revo]

Legendary Minnesota Vikings linebacker Matt Blair died at age 70. Blair was a 6-time Pro Bowler and played for the team his entire career, 1975-1985. RIP.

[chancellor]

Another Lombardi era player, Hall of Fame Cornerback Herb Adderley died at age 81.

https://www.profootballhof.com/players/herb-adderley/biography/

[Gregg]

Another Lombardi era player, Hall of Fame Cornerback Herb Adderley died at age 81.

https://www.profootballhof.com/playe...ley/biography/

Loved the way he played the game. I did not know the story of how he got on defense. Thanks for posting it.

[madducks]

Another Lombardi era player, Hall of Fame Cornerback Herb Adderley died at age 81 RIP.

https://www.profootballhof.com/playe...ley/biography/

[revo]

Another Packers HOFer gone: Paul Hornung has died at age 84. RIP.




Charles DeJurnett, a nose tackle for the Rams & Chargers from 1976-1986, died at age 68. RIP.

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Chuck Crist, a safety for the Giants, Saints & 49ers from 1972-1977, died at age 69. RIP




Paul Crane, a linebacker for the 1969 miracle Jets who also starred at Alabama, died at age 76. RIP.




Titus Davis, a WR who played on a couple of practice squads and was the brother of the Titans' Corey Davis, died of cancer at age 27. RIP.

[Gregg]

Another Packers HOFer gone: Paul Hornung has died at age 84. RIP.

My favorite player growing up in Wisconsin. RIP Paul.

[revo]

Jake Scott, a 5-time Pro Bowl safety who starred for the 1972 undefeated Miami Dolphins, died at age 75.

[revo]

Markus Paul, the current strength and conditioning coach for the Dallas Cowboys and former safety for the Chicago Bears, died at age 54 after suffering a medical emergency during practice yesterday. RIP.