Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Former Patriots fullback Mosi Tatupu Passes Away

Former Patriots fullback Mosi Tatupu passed away yesterday at 54. Tatupu is one of the most popular players in New England Patriots history known for his inspired special teams play. Hospital spokeswoman Ashley O’Brien of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro said, Tatupu died Tuesday, however the hospital could not disclose a cause of death.

Tatupu started his NFL career 1978 after the Patriots drafted him in the eight round. He played 13 of his 14 NFL seasons with Patriots, wrapping up his career with the Los Angeles Rams in 1991. He was selected to the 1986 Pro Bowl as a special teams player. Tatupu was also the father of Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu.

Via YahooSports

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