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Old 07-08-2011, 08:20 AM   #1
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Only 69, Along with M Ditka the prototype of the modern TE who could go deep. He suffered from Dementia caused by concussions.

NFL.com news: Mackey provided profound impact well beyond playing field

YouTube - John Mackey Dies At Age 69



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Old 07-08-2011, 11:58 AM   #2
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Sad day for us Syracuse Alums...

With the onset of his dementia, we tend to forget what a formidable man he was.

RIP John...
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I watched a top 10 TE's of all time show on NFLN the other day. They ranked him #1 all time, beating out the best the league has ever seen.

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hard to believe...saw him in his prime...back in those days concussions weren't even diagnosed,I don't think...just "got his bell rung" and send 'em back in there...man,John had great hands...he was THE prototype
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