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Jim Mutscheller
1930 - 2015 (Age 85)
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TOWSON, Md. (AP) - Baltimore Colts tight end Jim Mutscheller, who caught a 6-yard pass from Johnny Unitas to set up the overtime touchdown that won the 1958 NFL championship game, has died. He was 85.
He died Friday of kidney failure at St. Joseph's Hospital in Towson, according to Ruck Funeral Home.
Mutscheller played for the Colts from 1954-61 and made the Pro Bowl in 1957. His most memorable play was the sideline catch to the 1-yard line against the New York Giants, with Mutscheller's block on the next snap helping clear the way for Alan Ameche to barrel into the end zone for the title.
Mutscheller caught five passes in the 1959 NFL title game as the Colts beat the Giants to repeat as champions.
The 6-1, 198-pound native of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, also played at Notre Dame under coach Frank Leahy on the 1949 national championship team. He set a school record in 1950 with 35 pass receptions.
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Our heartfelt condolences to the Mutscheller family for your loss. Our prayers are offered in your behalf as you draw close to God knowing that he will draw close to you. We will cherish great memories of Jim Mutscheller and a job well done!
April 27, 2015 | FL
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Jim was truly a man's man as well as deeply religious. A perfect example for fathers and husbands. Rest in Peace.
Ed Phillips,Va.Beach,VA
April 18, 2015
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I grew up in Beaver Falls several years younger than Jim. He was a real hometown model for many young men aspiring to play football and those not. He was known throughout the school and community not only for his athletic ability but equally as much for his moral character. I am sure he was equally admired by Joe Namath, another hometowner. A life well lived. Ray Murphy
April 17, 2015
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To Steve and the rest of the Mutscheller family. I was deeply saddened when I read about the passing of your father. He was a great man. The couple of times I ran into him are memorable because of the way he treated me with respect and sincerity. He will be missed.
Bob Nowaskey
April 16, 2015 | Forest Hill, MD
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Jim, thank you for the memories! God Bless and Rest in Peace.
John Kerner
April 15, 2015 | Baltimore, MD
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May your household find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised. With my deepest condolences for your loss.
April 15, 2015
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God bless you all and may God comfort you in your distress. Romans 15:13
April 14, 2015 | CA
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss of such a great legacy. I'm sure if Steve was still here , he would be here for you. On behalf of my family, the Carrolls, we wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Lauren Carroll Wells
April 14, 2015 | Chattanooga, TN
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