Jack Tatum

27. July 2010 | 21:19

Jack Tatum, Pro Football’s `Assassin’ With Oakland Raiders, Dies at Age 61

Jack Tatum, a defensive back known as “The Assassin” for his violent tackles, died at age 61, Ohio State University said in a statement. (News Source: Bloomberg - 18:37:56)

Jack Tatum, former Oakland great, dies

Jack Tatum — the epitome of the swaggering Oakland Raiders of the 1970s — has died . In Tatum’s death, the NFL has lost one of the most feared defensive players of all-time. I will be back after my AFC West chat with more thoughts on Tatum’s death. (News Source: ESPN Blogs - 19:13:58)

Jack Tatum dies

Former Oakland Raiders star Jack Tatum has died. He was 61 years old and had been in poor health because of diabetes. (News Source: Contra Costa Times - 18:56:41)

Raiders safety Jack ‘The Assassin’ Tatum dies at 61

Jack Tatum, the All-Pro safety for the Oakland Raiders best known for his hit that paralyzed Darryl Stingley in an NFL preseason game in 1978, has died. He was 61. Oakland Raiders - NFL - Jack Tatum - Sports - Football (News Source: CBS Sports - 19:15:49)

Ex-Raider Jack Tatum Dies; Made Hit That Paralyzed Darryl Stingley

Jack Tatum, the All-Pro safety for the Oakland Raiders best known for his hit that paralyzed Darryl Stingley in an NFL preseason game in 1978, has died. He was 61. (News Source: FOX CT Hartford - 19:05:16)

Former Raider Jack Tatum Dies At 61

Jack Tatum, the Oakland Raiders’ “Assassin,” has died. He was 61. (News Source: KSBW Salinas - 18:52:19)

FanHouse: Ex-Raider great Jack Tatum, 61, dies

Jack Tatum, a three-time Pro Bowler with the Oakland Raiders and a star at Ohio State, died Tuesday of a heart attack, according to multiple reports. Tatum was 61. (News Source: Sports Illustrated - 19:02:09)

Ohio State football: Jack Tatum, 61, dies of heart attack

Jack Tatum, lionized as a hard-hitting safety for the Ohio State Buckeyes and later the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, died today in California of a heart attack. He was 61. (News Source: The Columbus Dispatch - 18:17:43)

Former Ohio State great Jack Tatum dies of a heart attack

Jack Tatum, known for his ferocious hits on the football field, died at age 61 of a heart attack. (News Source: Orlando Sentinel - 18:44:48)

Jack Tatum Dies at 61: The Asasssin Will Hunt No More

For most of the Raider Nation, spirited, violent play was a simple way to explain how the Raiders operated in the 1970’s. A far easier act, was letting someone watch Jack Tatum patrol the grounds he called home. Jack, for most of his career in Oakland, was considered by many to be the best at what he did, forcing opponents to either give up on the ball, or wake up on the sidelines wondering what … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 18:37:17)

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