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Michael Lombardi: The NFL lost a great player Hall of Famer John Mackey. Mackey was the proto type for the tight end postion--RIP..
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DeSmithNFLPA: John Mackey is still a leader. As President of the NFLPA he led the fight for fairness with brilliance and ferocious drive
Hall of Famer Mackey Dies at 69 - NFL.com
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Following is a statement by Commissioner Roger Goodell on the death of John Mackey: "John Mackey was one of the great leaders in NFL history, on and off the field. He was a Hall of Fame player who redefined the tight end position. He was a courageous advocate for his fellow NFL players as head of the NFL Players Association. He worked closely w/ our office on many issues through the years, including serving as the first president of the NFL Youth Football Fund."
[ Edited by PTulini on Jul 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM ]