Former Ohio State defensive Jack Tatum dies at 61
Jack Tatum, former Ohio State defensive back, died today in California of a heart attack. He was 61. Jack Tatum, best known for his hit that paralyzed Darryl Stingley of the New England Patriots in an NFL preseason game in 1978.
JACK TATUM, former Ohio State defensive back, died today in California of a heart attack. He was 61. Jack Tatum, best known for his hit that paralyzed Darryl Stingley of the New England Patriots in an NFL preseason game in 1978. He was famous by his Nickname "The Assassin."
Jack Tatum was a three-time Pro Bowler in nine season with the Oakland Raiders from 1971-1979. He finished his NFL career with the Houston Oilers in 1980. He was an All-American defensive back at Ohio State under Coach Woody Hayes. In 2009, the NFL Network ranked him as the sixth-most feared defender in league history.
Jack Tatum suffered from diabetes-related issues the rest of his life. He had all five toes on his left foot amputated. He later had his right leg amputated. Tatum is survived by his wife and three children.
Former Ohio State defensive back Jack Tatum was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1981 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Tatum was a first-team All-Big Ten player in 1968, 1969 and 1970 and was a unanimous All-American in 1969-70. He also served as a co-chair for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association.
Jack Tatum suffered from diabetes-related issues the rest of his life. He had all five toes on his left foot amputated. He later had his right leg amputated. Tatum is survived by his wife and three children.
Former Ohio State defensive back Jack Tatum was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1981 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Tatum was a first-team All-Big Ten player in 1968, 1969 and 1970 and was a unanimous All-American in 1969-70. He also served as a co-chair for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association.
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