Jack Tatum, Darryl Stingley’s “Assassin”, died at 61
Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by Justin Chaucer in Sports
Jack Tatum died last Tuesday at the age of 61. Tatum known as “The Assassin” was a three-time Pro Bowl safety and won the Super Bowl XI with the Oakland Raiders died of a heart attack. “We are deeply saddened by the news of Jack Tatum’s passing,” the Raiders said in their statement on the NFL team’s website. “Jack was a true Raider champion and a true Raider warrior. He was a great player and has been a big part of our lives since we drafted him in 1971 as a first round pick of Ohio State.”
Tatum was known for the ferocious hits he gave to their rival’s pass receivers. He was best recognized for his destabilizing tackle in 1978 to New England Patriots receiver Darryl Stingley. A tackle that left Stingley paralyzed for his life. Darryl Stingley died three years ago at the age of 55 where he spent his last three decades in a wheelchair. When Stingley died, Tatum said in a statement, “Darryl will be forever remembered for his strength and courage. “Jack Tatum was a great tackler,” said Dick Anderson, who played safety for coach Don Shula Defense team with the Miami Dolphins and was NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1973.
“We have lost one of our greatest Buckeyes,” Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel said. “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.”
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