Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Fred Dean died on Wednesday at the age of 68, the Hall confirmed on Thursday
« The entire Professional Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Fred Dean, » Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker said in a statement « He embodied many values drawn from this great game – commitment, integrity, courage – during his life Our thoughts and prayers are with Fred’s wife, Pam, and their entire family We will forever keep her legacy alive to inspire future generations The Hall of Fame flag will fly mid-span in memory of Fred «
A two-time All-Pro first-team and two-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers, Dean has played 141 league games for the San Francisco and the San Diego Chargers
Drafted by the Louisiana Tech Chargers in 1975, Dean was an immediate starter for San Diego The Edge Rusher spent the first seven years of his career with the Bolts, with whom he made two playoff appearances and made two Pro Bowls Dean was traded to San Francisco in the 1981 season and helped lead the Niners to their first Super Bowl title
Dean has spent his last five seasons with San Francisco, his best year having come in 1983 when he recorded 175 sacks and was named to his Pro Bowl four final Dean won his second Super Bowl with San Francisco in 1984 and played his last season in the NFL in 1985
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