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Tommy McDonald, 84, Eagle HOF member dies

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    mjp28M mjp28 wrote on last edited by
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    A legendary Philadelphia Eagle has passed.    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000966150/article/pro-football-hall-of-famer-tommy-mcdonald-dies-at-84

    Tommy McDonald died Monday at the age of 84, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced.

    "Tommy McDonald lived life like he played the game of football," Pro Football Hall of Famepresident and CEO David Baker said in a statement. "He was charismatic, passionate and had fun. He was such a character. Heaven is a happier place today.

    The entire Hall of Fame family that includes his fellow Hall of Famers, the Board of Trustees and staff share our heartfelt condolences with the McDonald family. The flag at the Pro Football Hall of Fame will fly at half-staff in Tommy's memory.

    Tommy's legacy will forever live in Canton, Ohio through his bronzed bust that is a symbol of his many great accomplishments. His impact on the Game serves as inspiration to generations of fans."...........CONTINUED IN LINK...........

     
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      The GipperT The Gipper wrote on last edited by
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      He had a cup of coffee with the Browns

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        He had a cup of coffee with the Browns

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        mjp28M mjp28 wrote on last edited by
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        @the-gipper said:

        He had a cup of coffee with the Browns

        I do remember him playing when I was a young fan.

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          He had a cup of coffee with the Browns

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          mjp28M mjp28 wrote on last edited by mjp28
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          @the-gipper said:

          He had a cup of coffee with the Browns

          Career history
          • Philadelphia Eagles (1957–1963)
          • Dallas Cowboys (1964)
          • Los Angeles Rams (1965–1966)
          • Atlanta Falcons (1967)
          • Cleveland Browns (1968)
          Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), a small but tough guy
          Weight: 178 lb (81 kg) <---- oddly enough that was the exact ht & wt I was in high school I leveled out at 5' 10" 192 in college.
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            Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on last edited by
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            Tommy was the last player in the NFL to play without a face mask.

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              Tommy was the last player in the NFL to play without a face mask.

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              @tour2ma said:

              Tommy was the last player in the NFL to play without a face mask.

              Oh i was thinking of just that like:

              Question: Who's Craig Mac Tavish? The last NHL player not to wear a helmet.  Hard headed Scots or maybe Irshmen?

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