Don Hasselbeck, a former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion, passed away at age 70 due to cardiac arrest. His son, Matt, shared heartfelt tributes highlighting his father not just as a successful athlete, but as a devoted family leader and mentor. Drafted by the New England Patriots in 1977, Hasselbeck enjoyed a nine-year career in the NFL, including a Super Bowl victory with the Los Angeles Raiders. He was also the father of NFL quarterbacks Matt and Tim Hasselbeck, leaving behind a significant family legacy in football.
"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."
"He spent six full seasons with the Patriots and led the team in catches in 1981 with 46, to go along with 808 yards receiving and six TDs."
"Hasselbeck had 107 catches for 1,542 yards and 18 touchdowns in 123 career regular season games."
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