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Abdul Salaam
1953 - 2024
Abdul Salaam
1953 - 2024
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BORN
1953
DIED
2024
Abdul Salaam Obituary
Abdul Salaam was a defensive tackle for the N.Y. Jets in the 1980s, best known as part of the team's feared and respected New York Sack Exchange foursome that included Mark Gastineau, Marty Lyons, and Joe Klecko.
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(Photo: AP Photos/Susan Walsh)
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Tony
January 9, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football. Mr. Abdul Salaam was a defensive tackle for the N.Y. Jets in the 1980s, best known as part of the team's feared and respected New York Sack Exchange foursome that included Mark Gastineau, Marty Lyons, and Joe Klecko. Mr. Abdul Salaam had a great career in football and in his community. May the love and many, many special memories you have shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Abdul Salaam. We will never forget that Mr. Jim Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971, what a tremendous goal and accomplishment. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.
faith c.tobin/brad.j.herscot
October 12, 2024
Dear Salamm Family Brad and I extend our condolences's to the family.he'll surely be missed very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad
RB
October 11, 2024
An incredible player, a great part of the Jets. So sad to hear this news. Sincere condolences to the Salaam family. May God be with you all at this difficult time of your loss.
Elizabeth Bell
October 11, 2024
RIP Abdul
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