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Eagles One wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:47 am Frank Nunley, former linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers died on June 26th, at the age of 78:


https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/na ... er%20years.


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... nlFr20.htm

So long to the Fudge Hammer. I loved that nickname.

Doug Smith, former nose tackle with the Houston Oilers died on July 25th, at age 64:


https://gridironheroics.com/houston-oil ... -nfl-news/


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... itDo25.htm

Jim Ninowski, former quarterback with the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints died on July 23rd, at the age of 88:


https://www.freep.com/story/sports/coll ... 606206007/


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... noJi00.htm

Eagles One wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 1:03 pm Jim Ninowski, former quarterback with the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints died on July 23rd, at the age of 88:


https://www.freep.com/story/sports/coll ... 606206007/


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... noJi00.htm

RIP. Ninowski is my go to Browns/Lions guy for the Immaculate Grid.

Jerry Simmons, former flanker & wide receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos died on July 25th at the age of 81:


https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/s ... s-11918529



https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... mmJe00.htm

John S. ("Steve") Okoniewski died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home in Green Bay, WI.
He had a 6-year NFL career as a defensive end from 1972 through 1977.
He started with the Bills (1972-1973) went to Green Bay (1974-1975) then to the St Louis Cardinals (1976-1977)
In 1977, after being released mid-season he signed with the Cleveland Browns.
He did not play for the Browns but was on the regular roster for 3 weeks, then went to their CAB squad for 1 week before being released

Benjamin Gay, former running back for the Browns during the 2001 NFL season, died in a car accident in Colorado on July 29, 2024. He was 44.
Gay’s only season with the Browns was 2001, when he had 51 carries for 172 yards (3.4 per carry) and one touchdown.
He was waived in April 2002, then signed and waived by the Colts and decided to retire.

Duane Thomas, former Dallas Cowboys RB, passed away on Sunday, Aug 4, 2024; he was 77.

https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo ... ies-at-77/

fgoodwin wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2024 5:20 pm Duane Thomas, former Dallas Cowboys RB, passed away on Sunday, Aug 4, 2024; he was 77.

https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo ... ies-at-77/

For a time in the early 70s, Duane Thomas was one of the most publicized players in pro football.

Jim Kearney, former safety with the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints death was announced on August 6th, at the age of 81:


https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-jim-kea ... 03199.html


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... arJi20.htm