Former NFL tight end Don Hasselbeck, a Super Bowl winner in his nine-year career and father of two NFL quarterbacks, passed away at the age of 70. His son, Matt Hasselbeck, announced on social media that his father died from cardiac arrest at home. Hasselbeck, known for his versatility on and off the field, was a respected leader for his family.
Hasselbeck was drafted by the New England Patriots in 1977 and later traded to the Los Angeles Raiders, where he contributed to a Super Bowl victory in 1983. Over his career, he also played for the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings, amassing 107 catches, 1,542 yards, and 18 touchdowns in 123 regular-season games. Both of Hasselbeck's sons pursued NFL careers as quarterbacks, with Matt achieving Pro Bowl honors and leading the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl appearance, while Tim primarily served as a backup.