Former Patriots, Browns Lineman Bob McKay Dies at 78
A 9-year NFL veteran, the first player from Texas' 1969 championship team inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, died.
Bob McKay, a former offensive tackle for the University of Texas and the Cleveland Browns, as well as the New England Patriots, died at the age of 78 on September 10. Born in Seminole, Texas in 1947, McKay played his college football at the University of Texas under coach Darrell Royal, where he played a crucial role in the development of the wishbone offense.
He was a consensus first-team All-American and All-Southwest Conference selection in 1969, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017. McKay's NFL career spanned nine seasons, with six years spent with the Cleveland Browns and three with the New England Patriots. He appeared in 105 games and started 71, helping both teams reach the playoffs.
McKay was known for his leadership and gentle personality, and was remembered fondly by former teammates and coaches.
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