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John Mackey

John MackeyBorn: 24-Sep-1941
Birthplace: Queens, NY
Died: 6-Jul-2011
Location of death: Baltimore, MD
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: NFL Hall of Famer

Diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2000.

Wife: Sylvia

    High School: Hempstead High School, Hempstead, NY
    University: Syracuse University

    Pro Football Hall of Fame 1992
    Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame 2000
    Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    San Diego Chargers TE (1972)
    Baltimore Colts TE (1963-71)

Author of books:
Blazing Trails: Coming of Age in Football's Golden Era (2003)






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