Former Saints Coach Hank Stram dead at 82

Halo · 07-05-2005, 09:17 AM

Hall of Fame coach Hank Stram dead at 82

By KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press Writer
July 5, 2005
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Even in declining health, Hank Stram was able to inspire his former players.

During his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003, the former Kansas City Chiefs coach was so weak he had to be pushed onto the stage in a wheelchair. But a video montage of his career and a prerecorded speech offered powerful reminders of Stram's passion for football, moving many in the crowd to tears.

``His whole life was football -- that's what he was born for, I think. He had a passion for it, not just a liking,'' Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson said Monday. ``He was really sincere when he talked about the team being a family. Everybody really loved him.''

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Former Saints Coach Hank Stram dead at 82 Hall of Fame coach Hank Stram dead at 82 By KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press Writer July 5, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Even in declining health, Hank Stram was able to inspire his former players. During his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003, the former Kansas City Chiefs coach was so weak he had to be pushed onto the stage in a wheelchair. But a video montage of his career and a prerecorded speech offered powerful reminders of Stram's passion for football, moving many in the crowd to tears. ``His whole life was football -- that's what he was born for, I think. He had a passion for it, not just a liking,'' Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson said Monday. ``He was really sincere when he talked about the team being a family. Everybody really loved him.'' http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns
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