Thursday, July 7, 2011

Hall of Fame Colt Mackey Dies

Widely considered the first modern tight end in NFL history, and the best ever, John Mackey is being remembered today for his battles on and off the field. After a long struggle with dementia that helped create changes in the way the NFL aided its retired players, Mackey has passed away at age 69. Click on the title link for a look back at his accomplishments both on and off the field.

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