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NFL Legend Jack Squirek, Known for Iconic Super Bowl Interception, Dies at 64

Squirek, who played for the Raiders and Dolphins, had been battling an illness in the months leading up to his death.

  • Former NFL linebacker Jack Squirek, known for his game-changing interception during Super Bowl XVIII, has died at the age of 64.
  • Squirek played five seasons in the NFL, four with the Los Angeles Raiders and one with the Miami Dolphins.
  • His interception during the Super Bowl XVIII is considered one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history, helping the Raiders secure a victory against the Washington Redskins.
  • Squirek had been battling an illness for several months prior to his death, although no specific cause of death has been revealed.
  • He is survived by his wife Penny, children Jacob III and Cassandra, a grandchild, and another grandchild on the way.
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