of the Gerald R. Ford Legends Award. The award was presented to him during the 12th Annual Rimington Trophy Presentation banquet on January 14, 2012, at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska. He died on September 11, 2021, from complications of Parkinson's disease and dementia. References 1940 births 2021 deaths American football centers Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Minnesota Vikings players People from Lexington, Nebraska Players of American football from Nebraska Western Conference Pro Bowl players Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees National Football League players with retired numbers