issues after retiring as a player. In 1963, he lost 86 pounds in four months, reducing to 225 pounds. He suffered congestive heart failure in early 1968 and began dieting anew. He then collapsed on the sideline of a Dolphins' game in December 1969. In November 1970, he died in his sleep from a heart attack at age 44. References 1926 births 1970 deaths People from McKenzie, Tennessee Players of American football from Tennessee American football defensive tackles Illinois Fighting Illini football players Detroit Lions players Detroit Lions coaches Western Conference Pro Bowl players