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John Mackey (September 24, 1941 – July 6, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a tight end for the Baltimore Colts and the San Diego Chargers. He was born in Roosevelt, New York and attended Syracuse University.
John Mackey was only the second player who performed strictly as a tight end to become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The 6-2, 224-pound Syracuse University star joined the Baltimore Colts as a No. 2 draft pick in 1963 and quickly established himself as a premier performer at his position.
May 20, 2023 · John Mackey revolutionized the tight end position and fought for social change during a storied football career. His battle with dementia highlighted the need for player safety advances and post-career benefits.
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Jul 10, 2011 · The legacy of Mackey, who died Wednesday at age 69, will derive less from how his muscles revolutionized the tight end position from 1963 to 1972, or how his heart fought for players’ free-agency...
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Jul 8, 2011 · John Mackey, who bowled over defensive linemen and streaked past pass defenders as one of the N.F.L.’s greatest tight ends, then fought against free-agency restrictions as the president of the...
Jul 8, 2011 · John Mackey, one of the best and most prominent players of the 1960s, stretched the field with his speed and expanded the role of the tight end in the modern pro offense. He died Wednesday at...
Jul 18, 2021 · Each January, the John Mackey Award is presented to the top tight end in college football. A few years ago, Sylvia approached the winner at the ceremony and asked him whether he knew her husband ...
