Shelby Jordan, whose spectacular career at Washington University in St. Louis earned him a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame and an 11-year NFL career, has died. He was 70.
IRVING, Texas —
Jordan died on Sept. 9, according to statements released Friday by the College Football Hall of Fame and the New England Patriots. Neither provided a cause of death or said where his death occurred. Jordan, a linebacker in college, was a seventh-round draft pick by the Houston Oilers in the 1973 NFL Draft but he was cut after training camp. He signed with New England as a free agent in 1974 and got hurt in training camp. He transitioned to offensive tackle and saw his first NFL action in 1975.
Jordan played in 95 games with 87 starts at right tackle during his eight seasons with the Patriots. He finished his career with the Raiders and was a member of the Super Bowl XVIII Championship team in 1983.Jordan and his wife, Donzella, founded a Los Angeles-based nonprofit economic-development corporation to provide affordable urban housing and services for families and seniors.
He was born on Jan. 23, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, and later attended East St. Louis High School.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
College Football Hall of Famer, Ex-Patriot Shelby Jordan dead at 70The New England Patriots on Friday announced the death of former offensive lineman Shelby Jordan.
Leer más »
Death toll rises to nine in collapsed building in JordanJordanian rescuers searched for a second day for remaining survivors under the rubble of a collapsed building in Amman where nine people were confirmed dead so far, officials said on Wednesday.
Leer más »
Kobe Bryant's teammate reveals how 'intense' his Michael Jordan obsession really wasLos Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant looked up to Michael Jordan like so many others, but in a new documentary, we learn from his teammates just how obsessed he was.
Leer más »
Michael Jordan ‘Last Dance' Jersey Sets Record With $10.1 Million SaleA game-worn Michael Jordan from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for over $10 million, becoming the most expensive jersey in sports memorabilia history.
Leer más »
Michael Jordan Jersey From 1998 NBA Finals Fetches Record PriceDecades after he announced his retirement from the NBA, Michael Jordan broke another record on Thursday 💰
Leer más »