Patriots' Super Bowl Returner/Receiver Dies
Summary
Stephen Starring, a former New England Patriots player, has died at 64. He played as a wide receiver and kick returner, notably helping the team reach the Super Bowl in 1986. Starring also excelled in college in both football and track and field events.Key Facts
- Stephen Starring died at 64, as announced by McNeese State University.
- He played for the New England Patriots and helped them reach Super Bowl XX in 1986.
- Starring was a third-round pick in 1983 from McNeese State University.
- In 1985, he ranked second in the NFL for kick returns with 1,012 yards.
- In total, he played 84 games in the NFL over six seasons (1983-88).
- He finished his NFL career with 120 receptions for 2,029 yards and 11 touchdowns.
- In college, he was a quarterback and receiver, accumulating over 3,000 passing yards.
- He won three conference championships in track and field events.
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