Arr! Super Bowl conqueror, Jack Squirek, master o' the pigskin's grandest maneuvers, sails off to Davy Jones' locker, aged 64.
2024-01-07
Avast ye, mateys! 'Tis with heavy heart this buccaneer doth announce the passin' of Super Bowl conqueror Jack Squirek, a true swashbuckler for the Raiders and Dolphins. At a ripe age o' 64, he be sailin' to Davy Jones' locker. May his Super Bowl victory be remembered as his legendary treasure!
Former NFL linebacker Jack Squirek, who played for the Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, has passed away at the age of 64, according to an announcement by Las Vegas. Squirek played five seasons in the NFL, four with the Raiders when they were based in Los Angeles. The Raiders remember him as a key player in one of the greatest plays in pro football history.During Super Bowl XVIII, with the Raiders leading Washington near halftime, Squirek intercepted a screen pass and returned it for a touchdown, giving the Raiders a commanding lead. The team said that this play was instrumental in their eventual victory. Squirek joined the Raiders in 1982 as a second-round draft pick and played a total of 53 games with the team before finishing his professional career in Miami.
Squirek played a total of 55 games in his NFL career, with one interception and three sacks. He played his final season with the Dolphins, participating in two games before retiring. In his obituary, published on Friday, he was remembered as a beloved husband and devoted father.
The Raider Nation expressed their condolences to the Squirek family, and the team acknowledged the significant impact that Squirek had during his time with them. Squirek's death is a loss to the football community, and his contributions to the sport will always be remembered.