Fomer Raiders safety Jack Tatum, one of the most feared tacklers in NFL history, died Tuesday in Oakland. He was 61.
Nicknamed "The Assassin," Tatum suffered a heart attack, according to John Hicks, his friend and former Ohio State teammate. Ohio State also confirmed Tatum's death.
"We have lost one of our greatest Buckeyes," Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel said in a statement. "When you think of Ohio State defense, the first name that comes to mind is Jack Tatum. His loss touches every era of Ohio State players and fans."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d819534bb/article/tatum-hardhitting-exraiders-safety-dies-at-age-61This is astonishing, and sad news. Anyone who knows me knows I love the game. My condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him. What a fantastic player. I don't think there will ever be a better, more fierce, harder hitting saftey than The Assassin...Jack Tatum.
Rest in Peace, Jack.
