NFL Legend Don Hasselbeck Dies at 70

The Super Bowl champion and patriarch of a football dynasty passed away after cardiac arrest, leaving a legacy on and off the field.

Don Hasselbeck, former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion with the Los Angeles Raiders, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 70 due to cardiac arrest.
Hasselbeck was a standout player drafted by the New England Patriots in 1977 and played for four teams over a nine-year career, amassing 1,542 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns.
He played a pivotal role in the Raiders’ 1984 Super Bowl win, notably blocking an extra point in the championship game against Washington.
Hasselbeck was the father of former NFL quarterbacks Matt and Tim Hasselbeck, further solidifying the family’s football legacy.
Tributes from family, fans, and the NFL community highlight his influence as a leader, mentor, and devoted family man, with his son Matt calling him the foundation of their family.