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NFL Great Jack Tatum has passed away
Longtime Oakland Raiders defender Jack Tatum has died. His former teammate at Ohio State, John Hicks, confirmed the death to WBNS-TV in Ohio.
Tatum was 61. He died of a heart attack.
Tatum was a three-time Pro Bowler in nine season with the Raiders from 1971-1979. He finished his career with one season with the Houston Oilers.
The NFL Network ranked him as the sixth-most feared defender in league history in a panel last summer. His hit on Darryl Stingley in 1978 left the Patriots wideout paralyzed.
Tatum later wrote a book titled "They Call Me Assassin."
The Raiders released a statement mourning Tatum's passing. It read:
"We are deeply saddened by the news of Jack Tatum's passing. Jack was a true Raider champion and a true Raider warrior."
Tatum suffered from diabetes and had five toes amputated from his left foot. He was a product of Ohio State, whose coach, Jim Tressel, released this statement about his passing:
"We have lost one of our greatest Buckeyes. When you think of Ohio State defense, the first name that comes to mind is Jack Tatum. His loss touches every era of Ohio State players and fans."
Tatum was 61. He died of a heart attack.
Tatum was a three-time Pro Bowler in nine season with the Raiders from 1971-1979. He finished his career with one season with the Houston Oilers.
The NFL Network ranked him as the sixth-most feared defender in league history in a panel last summer. His hit on Darryl Stingley in 1978 left the Patriots wideout paralyzed.
Tatum later wrote a book titled "They Call Me Assassin."
The Raiders released a statement mourning Tatum's passing. It read:
"We are deeply saddened by the news of Jack Tatum's passing. Jack was a true Raider champion and a true Raider warrior."
Tatum suffered from diabetes and had five toes amputated from his left foot. He was a product of Ohio State, whose coach, Jim Tressel, released this statement about his passing:
"We have lost one of our greatest Buckeyes. When you think of Ohio State defense, the first name that comes to mind is Jack Tatum. His loss touches every era of Ohio State players and fans."
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