2022 Obituaries

[Eagles One]

John Shinners, former guard with the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Colts and Cincinnati Bengals died on October 2, at the age of 75:


https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/na ... d=36683123

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... inJo20.htm

[Gary Najman]

Robert Pennywell, former linebacker of the Atlanta Falcons from 1977-1980, and of the USFL's MIchigan Panthers in 1983 and 1984, died on October 7. He was 67 years old.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/na ... d=36764658

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... nnRo20.htm

[Eagles One]

Ken Kortas, former defensive tackle with the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears died on October 15, at the age of 80:


https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ ... s-15377414

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... rtKe20.htm

[Eagles One]

Charley Trippi, Hall of Fame former halfback, defensive back, quarterback and punter with the Chicago Cardinals, died on October 19, at the age of 100:


https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-grea ... tball-hall

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... ipCh00.htm

[John Grasso]

I think of Trippi every time I visit my daughter - on route 23 in Oneonta there's a Charles Tripp Auto Sales.
He was one of my first football cards in 1950.
R.I.P. Charley.

[Eagles One]

Dave Herman, former guard with the New York Jets died on October 19, at the age of 81:


https://nypost.com/2022/10/21/jets-supe ... ead-at-81/


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... rmDa00.htm

[Gary Najman]

Dale Williams, former head linesman for 24 seasons from 1980-2003, who officiated 3 Super Bowls and another 20 playoff games, died on September 18. he was 82 years old.

https://www.footballzebras.com/2022/10/ ... sses-away/

[ChrisBabcock]

Walt Corey, Bills defensive coordinator 1987-1994 passed away on 10/24.

https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/wa ... 475c4.html

[Eagles One]

Mike Fanning, former defensive-tackle, nose-tackle and defensive-end with the Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks died on October 30, at the age of 69:

https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2022/10/3 ... er-players

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... nnMi20.htm

[Eagles One]

John McVay, former head coach of the New York Giants who went on to become GM of the San Francisco 49ers and construct the five-time Super Bowl champion dynasty died on November 1, at the age of 91:


https://www.foxnews.com/sports/john-mcv ... -class-act