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Warren McVea
1946 - 2025
Warren McVea
1946 - 2025
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BORN
1946
DIED
2025
Warren McVea Obituary
He was a running back for the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs, winning Super Bowl IV with them in 1970. He was affectionately nicknamed "The Flea" for his ability to evade defenders.
McVea is also being remembered for breaking the color barrier as the first Black player for the University of Houston Cougars.
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
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Pete Rodriguez
October 24, 2025
He was a child of God . He was always chasing his faith . He would evade problems and find purpose in it . He will always be remembered for his generosity, kindness, faith powerful man of God .
Lord I pray peace for his family and grandkids feeling sad during this transition .. He is sitting at the throne with Jesus .
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