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1937
DIED
2015
Art Powell Obituary
Powell died at his home near San Diego on Monday night. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Powell had been dealing with heart and other health problems and had recently spent a week in the hospital.
The Raiders said in a statement that Powell's "strong convictions and athletic prowess helped shape the pro football landscape of the 1960s."
Powell played 10 years in the NFL and AFL for the Eagles, Titans, Raiders, Bills and Vikings. He led the AFL with 1,130 yards receiving in 1962 for the Titans before joining the Raiders the following season.
He had his best success in Oakland, leading the AFL with 1,301 yards and 16 touchdown catches in 1963 in Al Davis' first year as coach. Powell had 1,361 yards receiving the following season.
He ended his career with 479 catches for 8, 046 yards and 81 touchdowns. He was a first-team All-Pro in 1960 and '63 and made four Pro Bowls in his career.
Powell's older brother, Charlie, who played in the NFL and boxed against Cassius Clay, died last year.
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24 Entries
Linda Robinson
February 3, 2019
I knew Art Powell through my friend Ray Yusi years ago in the 80's.
September 14, 2015
My condolences to the Powell family and friends. May the God of comfort be with you all in this difficult time. ( 1 Peter 5 : 7 ).
BC
April 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My petition is that you find comfort in cherished memories and the pages of God's word. (John 3:16)
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April 22, 2015
My sympathy,
"he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
Elizabeth
R Y
April 22, 2015
So deeply sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort from God's marvelous future promises. 1 Cor. 15:21,26
G. Freeman
April 20, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
B Lucas
April 19, 2015
A athlete has skills that make him or her a person sought out for their talent. It is a beautiful thing to watch a man or woman move gracefully in a sport they love. Not many make it to the pros, those who do can have a good influence on others. May the family and friends of Art receive comfort from his beautiful memories. My sincere condolence for your loss.
April 19, 2015
May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest sympathy.
Matt
April 18, 2015
I remember how graceful he was on the field, and a real gentleman off the field. You made me a football fan, rest in the grace of the lord.
N Parrish
April 18, 2015
Sorry for your lost death is something, we can never get use too. But when we trust in our heavenly farther.He can comfort us in our time of need Matthew 5;4
Mercy R.
April 18, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies to the Powell family. May God grant you strength, as you look forward to seeing the fulfillment of His promise to do away with sickness and death (Isaiah 33;24 & 25:8).
April 18, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Douglas Chinn
April 17, 2015
Family God Bless All. I Am 66 And Art Was A Catch Anything Thrown His Way Receiver. I Tell These Younger Guys To Checkout Some Old Raider Film.When We Would Play Sandlot Football My Buddy Rob Wilmer Always Wanted To Be Art Powell. RIP Gone But Not Forgotten. I'll Still Be Talkin About You.
Scott Chamberland
April 17, 2015
Rest in Peace
larry muirhead
April 17, 2015
R I P ART. thanks for the great memories.
HOWARD KOSROFIAN
April 17, 2015
Never knew the man, sure enjoyed watching him play growing up, RIP - Howard Kosrofian
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
April 17, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
April 17, 2015
PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS.
RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.
Carolyn
April 16, 2015
May family and friends hearts be filled with wonderful memories of a wonderful man, of joyful times together, as you celebrate a life well lived. May the God of all comfort and peace, be with you during this time of sorrow. 2 Cor. 1:2,3.
Erma Davis
April 16, 2015
My condolences to the family. May you draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. ( James 4 : 8 )
Harry Simpson
April 16, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
April 16, 2015
i am deeply sorry for your loss maymgod be your strength in this time of sorrow matthew 5-4 happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted
April 16, 2015
May it comfort you to know that God, as well as others, care.
Sincerely,
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