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People in the world of sports inspire us in their pursuit of excellence. The death of an athlete or coach can conjure memories of their past accomplishments and create a collective sense of loss and nostalgia. This memorial site was created to honor and remember athletes, coaches and managers from a wide variety of sports, as well as the journalists and broadcasters who have celebrated their achievements.
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Dave Jennings Obituary (AP News)
Dave Jennings
6/8/1952 - 6/19/2013

Remembering the life, death and sports legacy of Dave Jennings

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Former New York Giants punter and radio analyst Dave Jennings has died. He was 61. The Giants announced that Jennings died at his home in Upper Saddle River on Wednesday morning after being informed of his death by his sister, Susan Jennings, and several close friends. The most prolific punter in franchise history, Jennings had battled Parkinson's disease, a chronic degenerative neurological disorder, since 1996. Jennings played for the Giants from...
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