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Hall Of Famer Kenny Easley, Seahawks Legend Known As ‘The Enforcer,’ Dies At 66
Virginia native Kenny Easley, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who later became a car dealership entrepreneur and arena football team owner, has died at 66.
The Chesapeake resident who went on to star as a stalwart defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks before a kidney disease cut his career short passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, the team and his family confirmed.
"An intimidating presence on the field during his Seahawks career, Easley earned the nickname The Enforcer as he patrolled Seattle's secondary in the 1980s, but off the field, he was a man of faith and a dedicated family man," the Sea…
Famed College Football Coach Featured In Hit Netflix Series Dies After Campus Shooting
John Beam, a legendary college football coach, athletic director, role model, and father figure who gained national fame through Netflix’s hit series "Last Chance U," has died after being shot on campus.
Beam was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after the incident at Laney College in Oakland, California, on Thursday, Nov. 13, before succumbing to his injuries Friday afternoon, Nov. 14. He was 66 years old.
The shooting occurred on the Laney College campus, leaving the East Bay community in shock.
Oakland police confirmed a suspect, 27-year-old Sedric Irvin Jr., has been a…
Paul Tagliabue, Visionary NFL Commissioner, Dies
Paul Tagliabue, the former NFL commissioner who led the league through nearly two decades of growth and transformation, has died.
The 84-year-old Tagliabue's death came on Sunday, Nov. 9, at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The apparent cause of death was heart failure complicated by Parkinson's disease, which he had been battling for about seven years.
Tagliabue served as commissioner from 1989 to 2006, a period marked by the NFL’s rise to unprecedented heights of popularity and financial success.
Under his leadership, the league expanded from 28 to 32 teams, secured massive telev…
