Lafaucheuse 3,648 Posted March 11, 2023 22 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Cup pick and probably DDP, Otis Taylor now being reported dead: https://arrowheadaddict.com/2023/03/10/kansas-city-chiefs-legend-otis-taylor-passed-away-age-80/ A DDP hit for me but unfortunately I misnamed it in AO dead pool and choose the Otis Taylor blues singer instead… a shame 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathClock 378 Posted March 11, 2023 Breaking: Bud Grant dead at 95. Vikings Hall of Fame Coach EDIT: ESPN 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,361 Posted March 11, 2023 Prompt QO for his one DDP picker: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-11848415/Bud-Grant-Legendary-Minnesota-Vikings-head-coach-dies-95.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Hemlock 635 Posted March 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Prompt QO for his one DDP picker: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-11848415/Bud-Grant-Legendary-Minnesota-Vikings-head-coach-dies-95.html The DDP biography is inaccurate. He lost the 1969 Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs. The winning TD in that game was scored by Otis Taylor, who just passed away a few days ago himself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,091 Posted March 15, 2023 Glen Weir, a Canadian Football League Hall of Famer who spent his entire career in Montreal, has died. He was 71. Weir, who won multiple Grey Cups, played with the Montreal Alouettes from 1972 to 1981 and with the Montreal Concordes, after the team switched monikers, from 1982 to 1984. No cause of death has been released. https://3downnation.com/2023/03/15/hall-of-fame-defensive-lineman-glen-weir-passes-away-at-71/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoismakoto 285 Posted March 24, 2023 According to a member from Startiger, Gerry Perry (Wiki) died in December 2022. A member reported receiving a note from Gerry's son saying that Gerry passed away in December 2022, but unfortunately threw the note away. The admin could not immediately marked him as dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted March 26, 2023 Former Philadelphia Eagles Frank LeMaster has died at the age of 71. The Eagles announced Saturday that LeMaster died on Thursday. There were no details regarding the cause of his death. LeMaster spent all nine seasons of his NFL career with Philadelphia after being selected by the Eagles in the fourth round (89th overall) of the 1974 draft. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1981, one season after helping Philadelphia reach its first ever Super Bowl before losing to the Oakland Raiders. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathClock 378 Posted March 26, 2023 On 25/06/2022 at 15:49, DeathClock said: List of oldest NFL Hall of Famers: 1. Charley Trippi, 100 2. Art McNally, 96 3. Marv Levy, 96 4. Bud Grant, 95 5. Joe Schmidt, 90 6. Gil Brandt, 90 7. Raymond Berry, 89 8. Lenny Moore, 88 9. Sonny Jurgensen, 87 10. Len Dawson, 87 11. Jim Brown, 86 Update of oldest NFL Hall of Famers: 1. Marv Levy, 98 2. Joe Schmidt, 92 3. Raymond Berry, 90 4. Lenny Moore, 90 5. Sonny Jurgensen, 89 6. Jerry Kramer, 88 7. Chuck Howley, 87 8. Dick Vermeil, 86 9. Tom Flores, 86 10. Dick LeBeau, 86 11. Jim Otto, 86 12. Ron Mix, 85 Gil Brandt, 91 DEAD: August 31, 2023 Jim Brown, 87 DEAD: MAY 18, 2023 Note: I will make an edit periodically to update the ages and cross out names. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, DeathClock said: Update of oldest NFL Hall of Famers: 1. Marv Levy, 97 2. Joe Schmidt, 91 3. Gil Brandt, 91 4. Raymond Berry, 90 5. Lenny Moore, 89 6. Sonny Jurgensen, 88 7. Jerry Kramer, 87 8. Jim Brown, 87 9. Chuck Howley, 86 10. Dick Vermeil, 86 11. Tom Flores, 86 12. Dick LeBeau, 85 12. Jim Otto, 85 13. Ron Mix, 85 Interesting list, plenty of QO opportunities I believe. 6 head coaches, a couple QBs, and one of the greatest RBs. I would bet only 4-5 of these do not get a U.K. QO. Joe Schmidt is on my Made In Detroit theme team (he is one of the 6 head coaches). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,813 Posted March 29, 2023 Mardye McDole, 39th round 2 pick of the 81st nfl draft died at age 63, played for the Minnesota Vikings 81-83, was the team's first receiver to have a 1000 yard season https://www.wkrg.com/sports/local-sports/murphy-alum-mississippi-state-star-mardye-mcdole-passes-away-at-63/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilham 647 Posted March 30, 2023 https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/03/29/bill-leavy-dies-referee-official-super-bowl-xl Bill Leavy - NFL referee - dies at 76. I have a lot of Seattle Seahawks fans on my facebook feed, and they all hate him. From the article: Leavy officiated two Super Bowls, most notably Super XL between the Steelers and Seahawks. The officiating crew was met with criticism afterward, and Leavy subsequently apologized for mistakes he made during the game. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,813 Posted March 31, 2023 John Brockington was an American football player who passed away at age 74, played as a running back in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs. He was a first-round draft pick by Ohio State University and was the 1971 NFL Offensive Warmer of the Year. https://www.tsn.ca/green-bay-packers-legend-john-brockington-dead-at-74-1.1939089 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,213 Posted April 2, 2023 Frank Gilliam, long-time scout for the Minnesota Vikings, and a professional football player himself back in the 50s has died at 89: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/04/02/long-time-vikings-scout-frank-gilliam-dies-at-89/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,813 Posted April 10, 2023 Milton Eugene "Mickey" Slaughter died on 8/apr at age 81, was an American football player, played for the Denver Broncos between 63 and 66 https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2023/04/09/louisiana-tech-football-great-mickey-slaughter-dies-at-81/70097614007/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,813 Posted April 18, 2023 Chris Smith was an American football player who died at age 31 on April 17, was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panters, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, and Seattle Sea Dragons https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/04/17/sports-obituary-former-west-star-dies-at-31/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,091 Posted April 19, 2023 Dave Wilcox, a Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers linebacker, has died. He was 80. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/36238405/hall-famer-dave-wilcox-former-49ers-lb-dies-age-80 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,813 Posted April 20, 2023 Bob Berry passed away at age 81 on Apr/19, played for the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons between 65 and 76 https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2023/04/former-oregon-ducks-quarterback-uo-athletics-hall-of-famer-bob-berry-dies.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted April 20, 2023 16 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Dave Wilcox, a Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers linebacker, has died. He was 80. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/36238405/hall-famer-dave-wilcox-former-49ers-lb-dies-age-80 2 hours ago, diego said: Bob Berry passed away at age 81 on Apr/19, played for the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons between 65 and 76 https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2023/04/former-oregon-ducks-quarterback-uo-athletics-hall-of-famer-bob-berry-dies.html Bob Berry threw for 4,297 career yards at the University of Oregon and played with future Pro Football Hall of Famers Mel Renfro and Dave Wilcox. WHOA! They died the same day (19 April 2023) Stranger Than Death! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted April 21, 2023 Don McIlhenny, a member of the original Dallas Cowboys team, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 88. McIlhenny had reportedly suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for a decade. McIlhenny will always hold a place in Cowboys history because he scored the team’s first rushing touchdown during the 1960 season. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 2,527 Posted May 9, 2023 On 09/02/2016 at 05:13, YoungWillz said: Joe Kapp (mentioned here by Windsor http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7756&p=165775), who played for Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions as well as the Minnesota Vikings, announces he has Alzheimers. http://www.fox9.com/news/86955979-story Edit: In passing, perhaps I should mention that Angelo Mosca who had the fist fight mentioned in Windsor's post is also still alive and reportedly also has Alzheimers. http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2015/02/27/sports-giant-angelo-mosca-copes-with-alzheimers.html Joe Kapp dead at 85 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,813 Posted May 10, 2023 Ed Flanagan died at age 79. He played college football at Purdue University and professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions from 1965 to 1974 and the San Diego Chargers from 1975 to 1976. He was selected to four Pro Bowls, was hospitalized in Altoona with heart problems on May 8, 2023 and died on May 10 https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2023/05/ed-flanagan-altoona-native-and-nfl-all-pro-dies-at-79/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted May 11, 2023 He probably lost a few years fae no wearing his helmet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,813 Posted May 19, 2023 Rodrigo Barnes died, his death was announced on 5/18 at age 73, born in Waco, Texas, he played for the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Dolphins, St Louis Cardinals and Oakland Raiders, was a Super Bowl champion XI for Oakland https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2023/05/18/former-dallas-cowboys-linebacker-rodrigo-barnes-dies-at-73/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilham 647 Posted May 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, diego said: Rodrigo Barnes died, his death was announced on 5/18 at age 73, born in Waco, Texas, he played for the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Dolphins, St Louis Cardinals and Oakland Raiders, was a Super Bowl champion XI for Oakland https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2023/05/18/former-dallas-cowboys-linebacker-rodrigo-barnes-dies-at-73/ I had no idea that there was very very briefly a Charlotte Hornets football team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 890 Posted May 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, lilham said: I had no idea that there was very very briefly a Charlotte Hornets football team. Charlotte Hornets are NBA (basketball). Carolina Panthers maybe? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
