Don Hasselbeck, a former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion, passed away at the age of 70 due to cardiac arrest at his home. His son, Matt Hasselbeck, honored him on social media, praising his multifaceted roles as a husband, father, and leader. Drafted by New England in 1977, Don had a prolific career that included success with the Patriots and the Raiders, where he contributed to a Super Bowl victory. He is also the father of two NFL quarterbacks, including Matt, who captured notable acclaim in his own right.
He was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, coach, player, coworker, artist, mentor, and storyteller, Matt Hasselbeck wrote on social media.
Despite being an All-American at Colorado and a Super Bowl Champion with the Raiders, what we are most proud of is the leader he was for our family.
Hasselbeck then spent the following season with the New York Giants and had a TD catch in a playoff win over San Francisco.
Two of Hasselbeck's sons went on to play quarterback in the NFL, with Matt making three Pro Bowls and starting in a Super Bowl for Seattle.
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