Don Hasselbeck, a closed wing of the Super Bowl who played nine years in the NFL, died after entering a heart trial at his home, his son Sid on Monday. Hey was 70 years old.
Matt Hasselbeck, former NFL field marshal and son of old Hasselbeck, reminded his father in a position in X.
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Don Hasselbeck of New England Patriots, #80, struggles to hold on to a pass when Monte Coleman of Washington Redskins, #51, tries to shake the ball on October 25, 1981. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart, File)
“He was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, coach, player, co-worker, artist, mentor and story storyteller. Despite being an All-American in Colorado and a super bowl champion with the Raiders, what we are Mosty,” was Forfamy, “hears War proud is for our famous.
“He helped put our feet on a solid terrain. Married to and in love with our mother, Betsy, for 50 years, built their house in the rock of Jesus Christ. The prayer newspapers of our Father, in their meticulous writing by hand and in an rainbow of pens colors, hold each of our names and needs. Many of you who have met our father, have been tuned for the pages of your magazines.”
Don Hasselbeck was a second round selection in the 1977 NFL draft by the New England patriots. He played for the Patriots until 1983, when he was changed to the Los Angeles Raiders.
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He played 14 games with the Raiders and appeared in each of his playoff games on his way to his Super Bowl victory over the Washington Redskins.
Hasselbeck then spent a season each with the Minnesota Vikings and the New York giants before retiring.
“There is a hole of 6 ‘7” in our hearts. So many they will miss it a lot. We are more than grateful that he was our dad and we look forward to the sky and be all together again, “added Matt Hasselbeck.
The closed wing of the University of Colorado, Don Hasselbeck, #89, takes Steve Collier of the University of Texas, #28, for a three-yard trip in the first quarter of the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl game in Houston on December 27, 1975. (AP Photo/ed Kolenovsky, Archive)
Both children of Don Hasselbeck, Matt and Tim, both played in the NFL.
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He had 107 trapped for 1,542 yards and 18 touchdowns in 123 race games.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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