Professional Football Researchers Association Forum

Donnell Thompson, former defensive end with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts died on September 17, at the age of 65:


https://www.robesonian.com/sports/30474 ... dies-at-65



https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... omDo25.htm

Gene Cronin, former defensive end with the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins died on September 17th, at the age of 90:


https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falc ... qmeS1-g3Eg


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... onGe20.htm

Mercury Morris, former running back with the Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers died on September 21st, at age 77:


https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/mia ... 1e4825e0b1


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... rrMe00.htm

A true personality and considered one of the strongest players, pound-for-pound of his time. Should have had a better career but enticed by the Miami spotlight ...

RIP

Mercury Morris

Sad to hear about Mercury. He came to our high school to speak one time. I snuck out of class and ran down to the office to meet him, wearing a Dolphins shirt. He showed me his Super Bowl ring. Pretty cool moment for a 15-year old that I'll never forget.

Eagles One wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2024 12:07 pm Gene Cronin, former defensive end with the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins died on September 17th, at the age of 90:


https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falc ... qmeS1-g3Eg


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... onGe20.htm

Gene Cronin and Joe Schmidt, former roommates in Detroit, died within 6 days of each other. Had the pleasure of interviewing both, and they were both great guys. I'm not sure if there's anyone else left from the Lions' last title team from 67 years ago. Ken Russell, maybe?? I'll have to check.

RIP

Pete Rose

Charlie Hustle, and one of the most gifted hitters of baseballs the game has ever had. Hit catchers like a football player and dove head first into bases, when hardly anyone else did. My dad's favorite baseball player.

I do not believe this gentleman played professional football in the United States, but it was not for lack of trying. It seems like he tried out for many teams in different leagues multiple times during the 1960's. He must have really enjoyed playing but met with better success as an actor. Anyone who loved football that much deserves a mention here.

RIP John Amos

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/01/entertai ... index.html

Billy Shaw, Hall of Fame former guard with the Buffalo Bills died on October 4th, at the age of 85:


https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-legend-h ... dies-at-85


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... awBi00.htm

Greg Landry, former quarterback with the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Colts and Chicago Bears in addition to the USFL, died on October 4th, at the age of 77:


https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sport ... 521709007/


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... ndGr00.htm