Today In Patriots History June 26, 2013: Aaron Hernandez arrested for murder

jmt57 · Jun 26, 2025

Today in Patriots History
Aaron Hernandez arrested for murder
Immediately cut by Patriots

June 26, 2013:
Aaron Hernandez is arrested and charged with first degree murder.
He is released by the Patriots about an hour later.

Murder charge for Aaron Hernandez

Aaron Hernandez has been charged with murdering his friend after the two feuded during a trip to a nightclub.

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Former Patriots Tight End Is Charged With Murder (Published 2013)

The N.F.L. player Aaron Hernandez was charged on Wednesday with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semipro football player who was found dead on June 17.

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Aaron Hernandez Charged With Murder; Patriots Release Him

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested and charged Wednesday with murdering a friend a few days after they got into a dispute at a nightclub.

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Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez charged with murder

Patriots release tight end after he is led away from home in handcuffs, as police investigate death of semi-pro football player

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Patriots cut Aaron Hernandez - The Boston Globe

The Patriots cut Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday only hours after he was arrested by police at his home. Later in the day, the tight end was charged with murder.

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Aaron Hernandez charged with murder, held without bail

Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with the murder of a Dorchester semi-pro football player at his arraignment inside a packed Attleboro District Court today.Hernandez is accused of “orchestrating the…

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Patriots Star Aaron Hernandez Arrested

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested and led away from his North Attleborough home on Wednesday morning. The arrest comes about a…

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Aaron Hernandez - Family Hero to Murder Suspect

One of your neighbors posted in Health & Fitness. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

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What now for Patriots after Aaron Hernandez's release?

Aaron Hernandez could be claimed off waivers by any of the 31 other teams in the league. (Elise Amendola, AP) On the same morning that Aaron Hernandez was

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New England Patriots weren’t so smart with Hernandez

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It's now fair to debate whether Ravens or Patriots got better tight end class in 2010

Over the past three seasons, New England Patriots tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez have been the NFL's most productive tight-end tandem. Meanwhile, Ravens tight ends Dennis Pitta and Ed ****son, who were also selected in that 2010 draft, were measured against New England's dynamic duo.

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Client Challenge

Aaron Hernandez Murder Charges Put ESPN in Uncomfortable Position

Aaron Hernandez is not O.J. Simpson. But by the time the summer’s over, don’t be surprised if you feel like you’re watching an instant replay. The arrest and first-degree murder charges leveled Wednesday against Hernandez — a star New England Patriots tight end — are news by any measure. Yet the...

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jmt57 · Jun 26, 2025

As would be expected, the forum was quite active on this date twelve years ago.

https://www.patsfans.com/ian/blog/2013/06/26/hernandez-investigation-is-another-problem-the-patriots-didnt-need/

Thread 'Patriots Hernandez Finally Taken into Custody'

Jun 26, 2013

Patriots Hernandez Finally Taken into Custody
By: Ian Logue

According to multiple reports Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has finally been taken into custody by police as part of the investigation into the murder of 27-year old Odin Lloyd.

Officers reportedly entered Hernandez' home at approximately 8:45am this morning, five days after reports began swirling on Friday that he would be arrested. Hernandez, who was wearing a white t-shirt red shorts and sneakers, was escorted out of his home in handcuffs.

This comes after a week of police searches into the tight end's North...

17-page thread:

Thread 'Aaron Hernandez arrested, taken away in handcuffs'

Jun 26, 2013

Now, this is explosive. Wondering if it's for obstruction or the big one.

14-page thread:

Thread 'Pats tweet: Hernandez released'

Jun 26, 2013

New England Patriots ?@Patriots
The New England #Patriots have released Aaron Hernandez.

Wow is all I can say. WOW

Pats statement:

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Patriots statement in email on Hernandez release:
"A young man was murdered last week and we extend our sympathies to the family and friends who mourn his loss. Words cannot express the disappointment we feel knowing that one of our players was arrested as a result of this investigation. We realize that law enforcement investigations into this matter are ongoing. We support their efforts and respect the...

36-page thread:

Thread 'Aaron Hernandez charged with murder'

Jun 26, 2013

Hernandez arraignment starting now

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Count #1 is murder.

No obstruction.

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Thread 'Boston TE Party No More. How will Offense Look?'

Jun 26, 2013

First of all, I am aware that there is a thread titled "Offensive Expectations," yet I felt that with the Hernandez release it would be a good time to restart a discussion now that the picture has gotten clearer. If the moderators feel that this thread would be best served as a merged one within the "Offensive Expectations" thread, please do so.

Now then... things certainly escalated quickly, didn't they? From intense media scrutiny, to being arrested, arraigned, and now released. Aaron Hernandez has played his last down as a Patriot, and maybe even in the NFL. To go along with the...

8-page thread:

Thread 'What's with the sudden panic over the offense?'

Jun 26, 2013

I'm reading so many stupid posts on other sites about how the Patriots will be lucky to win 10 games, that their offense will be terrible, that we're going to have to rely on the run, etc, etc.

I don't get it.

An offense is more than the Gronk, Hernandez, Welker, Lloyd and Woodhead and Gronk will be back at some point.

I love Woodhead but I think our offense, as whole, will benefit from Leon Washington moreso when you factor in the anticipated impact on offensive starting position due to Leon's superior KR abilities. There's really no overstating how important I believe...

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Thread 'Gronkowski's Stats without Hernandez'

Jun 26, 2013

2012-2013
@BAL - 2 receptions, 21 yards, 0 TD
BUF - 5 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD
DEN - 4 receptions, 35 yards, 0 TD
STL - 8 receptions, 146 yards, 2 TD
BUF - 3 receptions, 31 yards, 1 TD
IND - 7 receptions, 137 yards, 2 TD

2011-2012
@BUF - 7 receptions, 109 yards, 2 TD
@OAK - 1 reception, 15 yards, 0 TD

2010-2011
@BUF - 4 receptions, 54 yards, 2 TD
MIA - 6 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD

It's a mix of big games and small games. But if you remove the Buffalo games, which Gronkowski seemingly always gets up for, it's more small than big.

Hernandez was an important piece to...

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Thread 'Moving Forward at TE: David Thomas, Dallas Clark, or Other'

Jun 26, 2013

Wanted to get a poll going in light of AHern release. So there is speculation Pats might sign Dave Thomas or Dallas Clark to fill that roll. Curious what people here think. I'm also putting in option of abandoning the 2 TE offense as that could be a reality.

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Thread 'Welcoming back the "Old" New England Patriots'

Jun 26, 2013

The razzle dazzle, greatest show on turf, we are the new Colts NE Patriots are all done. Finished.

Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!! :singing:

The 2013 - 2014 version of the NE Patriots will look like the dynastic NE Patriots from the early 2000's.

Ball control, clock control offense. Play action. Run the ball.

Defense that will turn the ball over, defense that will consciously take ownership of this team's success. In recent years the D has played 2nd fiddle and has in many ways been along for the ride because of the record setting offense.

That is no longer the case.

The D will...

3-page thread:

Thread 'Brandon Lloyd??'

Jun 26, 2013

Should we give him a call??

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Thread 'Edelman'

Jun 26, 2013

I suspect that Edelman will get more work in the slot now that Hernandez is gone. Last year we had Welker and Hernandez in the slot. After all, the beginning of the year controversy surrounded the idea that Edelman might get reps in the slot taking Welker or Hernandez off the field.

Yes, I know that Edelman is likely to play only half a season. However, a half season might be useful, given the experience of our other wideouts.

2-page thread:

Thread 'Time to make a BIG trade'

Jun 26, 2013

I'd like to say that following what Hernandez has gone and just done, that it will be OK and Tom will just 'make the next Hernandez' by being Brady. However i think it's a bit more serious. No matter whether or not Hernandez is a murderer, he is a GREAT football player.

Usually in football when you lose a GREAT player (and most of the times it's because they leave in FA and not in these circumstances) you go make a splash to replace the loss.

So now, if you ask me i believe the Welker loss will not be that bad, we didn't get weaker by replacing him with Amendola, rather we made an AFC...

6-page thread:

Thread 'What are you guys going to do with your Hernadez jerseys?'

Jun 26, 2013

Anything creative? Mine is sitting on top of my trash can - complete waste of $40. Is anyone seriously going to hold onto theirs?

Thread 'Patriots Offense Now Has to Move on From Aaron Hernandez'

Jun 26, 2013

Patriots Offense Now Has to Move on From Aaron Hernandez
By: Ian Logue

The release of Aaron Hernandez is definitely yet another challenge the New England Patriots will have to overcome heading into training camp....

After the recent news that tight end Rob Gronkowski will reportedly start the preseason on the physically unable to perform list, Wednesday's release of Aaron Hernandez and subsequent murder charge put an end to what had been an incredibly potent tight end duo for New England.

From a football standpoint, it's disappointing considering the promise and potential he's...

Podcast:

Thread 'The Hernandez Fallout And Patriots Off-Season Continued'

Jun 26, 2013

The Hernandez Fallout And Patriots Off-Season Continued
By: Russ Goldman

Check out the latest episode of Patriots Fourth And Two. ...

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TheRainMaker · Jun 26, 2025

He was an extremely talented player. Gronk also mentioned he had a very high football IQ and picked up the Pats offense within a week playing multiple positions. There's a game against the Jets in 2010 where he breaks Antonio Cromartie's ankles which he was doing to a lot of players. It's a real shame he went down the path he did.

Had the car rental employee not found the used gum, Hernandez probably would've walked free and harmed someone else.

jmt57 · Jun 26, 2025

Today in Patriots History
20th Century June 26 News

June 26, 1971:
Patriots sign eighth round draft pick CB Daryl Johnson and re-sign CB Larry Carwell

Daryl Johnson (2008) - Hall of Fame - Morgan State University Athletics

Daryl Johnson, Class: 1967 Induction: 2008 Sport(s): Football - Daryl E. Johnson is a native of Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School.

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Local obituary: Daryl Johnson, member of Patriots' 1960s All-Decade Team

Daryl Johnson, of Haverhill, died on Nov. 25, 2023.

www.boston.com

Remembering Larry Carwell

Larry Carwell was an exceptional Iowa State football player from 1964-66. He was also a huge success as a professional, playing six seasons (1967-72) in the AFL for the Houston Oilers and New Engla…

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June 26, 1976
Patriots sign eighth round draft pick Stu Betts and twelfth round pick Todd Anderson

Betts was a RB from Northern Michigan and Anderson was a center from Stanford; neither one ever played in the NFL.

Stuart Betts (2001) - Hall of Fame - Northern Michigan University

Stuart Betts, Class: Induction: 2001 Sport(s): Football - Three-year letter winner on NMU's football squads in 1973, '74 and '75 Led the team in total offense

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June 26, 1991:
Patriots trade their 1992 twelfth round draft pick to Dallas for Rich Gicewicz

SAQ Performance Training Clinics & Performance Hockey Clinics - Buffalo NY

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Invited to walk-on to Michigan State University's soon to be national championship hockey team, Gicewicz instead, made a career decision to walk-on to their football team. After earning a full scholarship and becoming a three year starter and four year letter winner with the Spartans, Gicewicz was one of the starting tight ends for the 1987 Big Ten Champion and 1988 Rose Bowl winning Spartans who beat USC and finished the season with an impressive #8 National ranking. After playing in the Cherry Bowl, All American Bowl and Gator Bowl, Gicewicz spent parts of the next four years in the NFL as a free agent Tight End and had stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots.

June 26, 1995:
Patriots sign fourth round draft pick Dave Wohlabaugh
Patriots sign seventh round draft pick Carlos Yancy
(See June 24 entry for more on Yancy.)

Dave Wohlabaugh - Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame

Member New England Patriots Super Bowl Championship Team

www.buffalosportshallfame.com

Wohlabaugh was selected in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft (112th overall) by the New England Patriots. He was named to the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team in 1995. He started every game over four years with the Patriots (1995-98), and was a member of the Pats’ AFC Championship in 1997 and appeared in Super Bowl XXXI. Wohlabaugh was selected as the center for the New England Patriots All-1990’s team

jmt57 · Jun 26, 2025

Today in Patriots History
21st Century June 26 News

June 26, 2002:
Patriots trade LB Kole Ayi to the St Louis Rams for a 2004 7th round draft pick

Kole Ayi (2014) - Hall of Fame - University of Massachusetts Athletics

University of Massachusetts Athletics

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A two-time first team all-American, Kole Ayi set the standard by which all UMass linebackers are judged. To this day, he remains as UMass' all-time leader in solo tackles with 330 and ranks third in career total tackles with 478.

In addition to his all-America honors, Ayi was a two-time finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, which is given to the top defensive player in FCS football, and he was honored with the George "Bulger" Lowe Award as the top defensive player in New England from the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston in 2000.

Ayi, a native of Nashua, New Hampshire, will always be remembered for his standout performance in the 1998 NCAA National Championship Game, where he recorded a game-high 16 tackles, had three fumble recoveries and forced two fumbles. He even scored a touchdown by returning a fumble recovery leading the Minutemen to their first-ever national title.

Beginning his career at UMass as a walk-on, Ayi finished his time in Amherst as one of the best players in the program's history. He was an All-Atlantic 10 First Team pick in 1999 and 2000 and was a second-team selection in 1998. He led UMass in tackles as a sophomore, junior and senior. Ayi's 116 tackles during the 1998 campaign still stand as the school record for single-season tackles.

Following his time at UMass, Ayi signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Rams. He was a member of the New England Patriots during the 2002 Super Bowl Championship season as well.

June 26, 2007:
Pats change Randy Moss' jersey number from 6 to 81

Moss to wear 81

Randy Moss has finalized his jersey number: he will wear No. 81.

www.boston.com

Moss had initially been issued No. 6. But receivers must have numbers from 80-89 or from 10-19.

No. 81 became available when receiver Jonathan Smith was waived last week.

Moss previously wore 84 in Minnesota and 18 in Oakland. He had actually warmed to the idea of wearing No. 6 — the amount of points awarded for a touchdown — but was required to make the switch.

June 26, 2025:

Patriots release International Pathway Player Wilfried Pene

On Thursday afternoon the New England Patriots announced the release of rookie defensive lineman Wilfried Pene.

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On Thursday afternoon the New England Patriots announced the release of defensive lineman Wilfried Pene. Pene had signed with the team as a UDFA this spring out of Virginia Tech, and took part in OTAs and Minicamp.

Pene's release comes after the team had gotten a roster exemption for him last month as part of the NFL's International Pathway Program. The program, which aims to increase the number of players in the league from outside of the USA and Canada to help grow the game globally, allows teams to carry qualifying players without those players taking up a spot on the 90-man roster. After roster cuts, those players can be kept on the practice squad without officially taking up a spot.

A native of Tours, France, Pene started playing football in his home country before coming to the US and playing at St. Thomas More Prep in Connecticut. From there he went to to Virginia Tech, where he appeared in 47 games over the past four seasons.

Because the Patriots had a roster exemption for Pene, this move does not open a roster spot. The team is still full at 90 players after signing tackle Yasir Durant earlier this week.

The Patriots have made use of the Pathway Program in the past. Perhaps the most notable example is fullback Jakob Johnson, who originally joined the team as an IPP player in 2019 and went on to start at fullback for two years in New England before moving on to the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants.

Patriots release rookie DT Wilfried Pene

The Patriots have moved on from one of their young defensive players.

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Pene had signed with the Patriots in the spring as an undrafted free agent out of Virginia Tech. He had 3.5 sacks for the Hokies in his final collegiate season.

New England currently has Christian Barmore, Joshua Farmer, Isaiah Iton, Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Jahvaree Ritzie, and Jaquelin Roy listed on their roster at defensive tackle.

XLIX · Jun 26, 2025

We lost at least 1 Super Bowl when we lost Hernandez

jmt57 · Jun 26, 2025

Today in Patriots History
Eddie Hinton

Happy 78th birthday to Eddie Hinton
Born June 26, 1947 in Lawton, Oklahoma
Patriot wide receiver, 1974; uniform #82
Signed as a free agent on October 18, 1974
Pats résumé: one season, nine games (one start); 18.0 yards per catch on two receptions

It's too bad that the Patriots did not have this former Sooner sooner. Unfortunately arthroscopic surgery was not as mainstream and advanced as it is now, and knee injuries were still common career-enders for athletes.

Eddie Hinton was a first round selection by the Colts in the 1969 draft, out of the University of Oklahoma. In his second season he had an amazing eleven receptions in what was just the second Monday Night Football game ever played. Hinton finished that season with seven touchdowns and led the 11-2-1 Colts with 47 receptions. He also had 86 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore's 17-0 playoff victory over Cincinnati. Hinton followed that performance up with five receptions for 115 yards in the AFC Championship game victory over Oakland.

In Super Bowl V Eddie Hinton was headed for a touchdown when Cowboy defensive back Cornell Green was able to strip the ball inside the ten yard line, and the ball rolled out of the end zone for a touchback. That play allowed for a nail-biter finish, with Ken O'Brien bailing Eddie out by kicking the game-winning field goal with five seconds to go.

Hinton was also part of a controversial play earlier in the game. At that time if a pass was touched by two offensive players it was declared incomplete. A pass resulting in a 75-yard touchdown to John Mackey appeared to have been tipped by Hinton, but no flag was thrown - and with replay still many years away, the play stood.

Eddie Hinton was also a footnote in Pats history, as he played in what was the Patriots first victory over a team that had been part of the pre-merger NFL.

Until the final game of the '71 season, all of the Patriots victories in 1970 and 1971 had been against AFL teams. In week 3 of 1971 Hinton had four receptions for 81 yards for the Colts, with Baltimore defeating the Patriots 23-3. In the final game of the season Hinton had four catches for 74 yards and two touchdowns - but this time the Patriots defeated the Colts. Jim Plunkett hit Randy Vataha for two touchdowns, and John Outlaw scored on a 60-yard pick-six in the 21-17 upset victory.

That Colts loss handed the Dolphins the 1971 AFC East division title, and resulted in Baltimore having to play on the road at Miami in the AFCCG. Hinton had six receptions for 98 yards in that game, but the Dolphins prevailed by the score of 21-0. (Miami lost to Dallas 24-3 in Super Bowl VI, with Duane Thomas being robbed of the MVP trophy.)

The next year Johnny Unitas called Hinton's number on what was the final touchdown pass of the great quarterback's career with the Colts. Eddie Hinton missed half the season with injuries though, and it would turn out to be his final touchdown as a Baltimore Colt as well. He spent one season with Houston before reuniting with his former college football coach - Chuck Fairbanks - and signing with the Patriots.

Unfortunately knee injuries had robbed the 6'0, 200 pound Hinton of the speed he once had as an Oklahoma Sooner. On a team that ran far more often than they passed, Hinton was buried on the WR depth chart behind Randy Vataha, Reggie Rucker and Darryl Stingley. Hinton appeared in nine games for the Pats with one start, making two receptions for 36 yards and adding a few kickoff and punt returns. Just like that, poof, his pro football career was over at the age of 27.

After a post-NFL career as a home builder, Eddie Hinton worked as a school bus driver and counselor for at risk youths in Texas.

Collected wisdom: Eddie Hinton, former OU and Colts receiver

Former OU, Baltimore Colts wide receiver Age: 63 Residence: Spring Branch, Texas Hometown: Lawton For 35 years, Eddie Hinton (1966-68) was OU's only 1,000-yard receiver, until Mark Clayton topped th…

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Catching up With ... Eddie Hinton

The kid's name was Chase, and the driver knew he'd be trouble from the second he set foot on the school bus.

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50 memories of 50 Super Bowls with Super fan Don Crisman

We all have our Super Bowl memories. But Don Crisman has more of them than almost anyone.

www.patriots.com

Dec 20, 1971:
Patriots Post 21-17 Upset And Colts Drop to Second -- New York Times

Eddie Hinton Career Game Log | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Get Eddie Hinton Career game log for regular season and playoff games on Pro-football-reference.com.

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Pro Football Archives -- Eddie Hinton Player Profile

Pro Football Archives -- Eddie Hinton Transactions

Eddie Hinton (American football) - Wikipedia

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jmt57 · Jun 26, 2025

Today in Patriots History
Strawberry

In memory of Dennis Morgan, who would have turned 73 today
Born June 26, 1952 in White Plains, New York
Died October 25, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey at the age of 63
Patriot running back/kick returner/punt returner, 1976 offseason
Signed as a free agent on December 23, 1975
Pats résumé: one offseason

Dennis Morgan had a brief (17 games) NFL career from 1974 to 1975. He signed with the Patriots at the end of the 1975 season, but did not make the 1976 roster - and then decided to join the army.

Dennis Morgan, White Plains football star of the 1960s, dies at 63

Dennis Morgan, who starred on the gridiron for White Plains High School in the 1960s and played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, died on Oct. 25 at age 63.

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Morgan was selected in the 10th round (255th overall) in the 1974 NFL draft by the Cowboys and reported to training camp that summer.

"When he got there to camp, they noticed his big red afro," Charles said. Ed "Too Tall" Jones promptly "coined the nickname 'Strawberry,' and it stuck. For the rest of his time in the NFL, and the rest of his life, he was 'Strawberry.'"

Though he'd appear in just 13 games with Dallas, his lone NFL touchdown left a mark.

In Week Five of the 1974 season, the Cowboys visited St. Louis, where Morgan returned a first quarter Cardinals punt 98 yards for a touchdown — which, to this day, is the longest punt return touchdown in Cowboys' history.

The next year, Morgan was released by the Cowboys and picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in four games.

Described by his brother Charles as a meek and humble man, Morgan had other offers from NFL teams, including the New England Patriots, but instead walked away from football.

"He could take it or leave it," Charles said. "The fame and fortune didn't appeal to him."

His NFL career over, Dennis Morgan served several years in the U.S. Army, earning an honorable discharge.

"He wanted to serve," Charles said. "He said if he wasn't playing pro football, serving the country was the next-best thing to do."

Exit 44W has to be one of the worst places in the world to die.

Ex-Cowboys player dies after having heart attack at MetLife Stadium

Former Cowboys running back Dennis Morgan died Sunday of a heart attack he sustained at MetLife Stadium during a Week 7 matchup between his former team and the Giants.

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Former Dallas Cowboys running back Dennis Morgan died Sunday of a heart attack he sustained at MetLife Stadium during a Week 7 matchup between his former team and the New York Giants.

Morgan was 63.

Morgan, who played for the Cowboys in 1974 and Philadelphia Eagles in 1975, holds Dallas’ franchise record for the longest punt return touchdown at 98 yards.

In his lone season with the Cowboys, Morgan finished third in the league in punt returns, with an average of 15.1 yards, while leading his team in punt return yards (287) and kickoff return yards (823).

The Cowboys selected Morgan in the 10th round of the 1974 draft, but his playing career ended after 17 games over two years. Morgan also served in the US Army and earned an Honorable Discharge.

Ex-Dallas star suffers fatal heart attack while watching Cowboys game

Former running back Dennis Morgan, who played for the Cowboys in 1974 and set a still-standing franchise record with a 98-yard punt return, went into cardiac arrest while he was at the game on Sunday.

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1976 Patriots Media Guide

jmt57 · Jun 26, 2025

Other pro football players born on this date with New England area connections:

- Rodney Thomas, 27 (June 26, 1998)
Yale
7th round (239th overall) selection in the 2022 draft by Indianapolis.
Six picks his first two years as a starter, relegated to special teams last year.

- Josh Thomas, 44 (June 26, 1981)
Born in Plymouth
The defensive end earned a super bowl ring while playing in 70 games for the Colts from 2004-09; he then went back to school and got his MBA at UNC, and since then has been employed by Eli Lilly.

Josh Thomas - Football - Syracuse University Athletics

Josh Thomas (97) Defensive End - Career Biography (PDF Format) At SU: Three letters ... 2001, 2002 and 2003 CoSIDA District I Academic All-American ... Three...

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Donald Brown and Coby Fleener Network at Eli Lilly and Company

Intro: Colts players spend their off days during the regular season taking part in a multitude of activities. For Donald Brown and Coby Fleener, this past Tuesday meant an observation of what the future could hold with a trip to Eli Lilly and Company.

www.colts.com

- Joe Shield, 63 (June 26, 1962)
Born in Brattleboro, Vermont; Worcester Academy for high school; Trinity College (Hartford)
Shield was a late round draft pick and backup QB for the Packers from 1985-86.

BHS Podcast e84 – Starting at quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, Brattleboro’s Joe Shield | Brattleboro Historical Society

According to the website Fansided, Vermont’s greatest college quarterback of all time is Brattleboro’s Joe Shield. Here’s his story…

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NFL players with Vermont connections

Last week, longtime NFL kicker Stephen Hauschka, who began his football career at Middlebury College, officially hung up his cleats.

www.rutlandherald.com

- Harry Boatswain (June 26, 1969 - Aug 8, 2005);
University of New Haven
Was drafted by San Francisco in 1991, and got a ring as a backup guard with the Niners in '94. Harry was the second player chosen by Carolina in their expansion draft (and also one of the first cut); he later played in the XFL and then became a pro wrestler before succumbing to a heart attack at the age of just 36.

Harry Boatswain (1995) - Hall of Fame - University of New Haven Athletics

Harry Boatswain, Class: Induction: 1995 Sport(s): Football - All-America and Two-time First Team

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Memphis Maniax Roster: Harry Boatswain

THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Eagles Are Painfully Aware of Their Alternatives

When defensive tackle Ronnie Dixon was struggling earlier this season, Philadelphia Eagle Coach Ray Rhodes put a warning in his locker.

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Infinite Jets

A man, a fan, a team, a plan. Through seasons of despair, we discuss every player in New York Jets history. As with life, there is a certain end to our work, though we are never really finished.

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Some notable NFL players born on June 26 include:

- Michael Vick, 45 (June 26, 1980)
Despite missing two full seasons in the prime of his career, the former dog owner aka Ron Mexico went to four Pro Bowls, rushing for 36 TD as a QB.

Falcons quarterback Michael Vick pleads not guilty to dogfighting charges

RICHMOND, Va. - Michael Vick pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal dogfighting charges and was released without bond until a Nov. 26 trial. The Atlanta

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Why Michael Vick Is Trending On Sunday Morning

Michael Vick is one of the greatest talents the football world has ever seen. The former Virginia Tech star dominated at the college level, leading the Hokies

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- Chad Pennington, 49 (June 26, 1976)
His accuracy made up for an arm that was not the strongest, throwing for 17,823 yards and 102 touchdowns while twice being named the Comeback Player of the Year.

New York Jets' Mount Rushmore: Is Chad Pennington's case strong enough?

Three names are up on Mount Rushmore. Chad Pennington is a fan favorite who was under consideration to be the fourth face etched in stone.

www.si.com

- Shannon Sharpe, 57 (June 26, 1968)
Hall of Fame tight end and (in my opinion) a putrid person who is among the least to be deserving of a microphone.

Comedian Jay Pharoah imitates NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe

Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah imitates NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe.

www.si.com

Shannon Sharpe stepping aside from ESPN in wake of sexual assault lawsuit

"I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false allegations set against me," the Hall of Fame football great said.

www.nbcnews.com

Shannon Sharpe Accused of Anally Raping Woman in Lawsuit: 'He Demanded Complete Control'

Sharpe has denied the allegations.

people.com

Shannon Sharpe takes break from ESPN amid sexual assault allegations

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe says he is stepping away from his duties as an ESPN analyst after a lawsuit was filed against him in Nevada

www.theguardian.com

Patjew · Jun 27, 2025

"Fun historical team facts" takes on a whole new meaning when talking about the Hernandez tragedy(s). It is still hard to believe it all really happened.

XLIX · Jun 27, 2025

jmt57 said:
- Chad Pennington, 49 (June 26, 1976)
His accuracy made up for an arm that was not the strongest, throwing for 17,823 yards and 102 touchdowns while twice being named the Comeback Player of the Year.

New York Jets' Mount Rushmore: Is Chad Pennington's case strong enough?

Three names are up on Mount Rushmore. Chad Pennington is a fan favorite who was under consideration to be the fourth face etched in stone.

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Somewhere down below, in the tollbooths of hell, Bob Jensen is still trying to prove how, you know, when you really think about it, Chad Pennington is the better QB compared to Tom Brady.

It’s so simple. All you have to do is look at average TDs thrown per attempt in night games against the 3-4 playing teams wearing red and you’ll clearly see Pennington’s superiority over Tom.

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Of all the remarkable achievements in Bill Belichick's career, I think keeping the team together and taking them to the AFC Championship game in the year of the Hernandez arrest might have been the greatest.

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Today In Patriots History June 26, 2013: Aaron Hernandez arrested for murder

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