Tue Apr 15 02:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Former NFL Tight End and Father of Two NFL Quarterbacks, Don Hasselbeck, Dies at 70

**Seattle, WA –** Don Hasselbeck, a former NFL tight end who played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Raiders’ Super Bowl XVIII victory and whose sons Matt and Tim both enjoyed successful NFL quarterback careers, passed away Monday at the age of 70. His son, Matt, announced his father’s death via social media, stating that he died after suffering cardiac arrest at home.

Hasselbeck, a standout at the University of Colorado, was drafted by the New England Patriots in 1977. He spent six seasons with the Patriots, leading the team in receptions in 1981. Traded to the Raiders in 1983, he contributed to their Super Bowl-winning season, notably blocking an extra point in the championship game against the Washington Redskins. He later played for the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings, concluding his nine-year NFL career with 107 receptions, 1,542 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns.

While his on-field accomplishments were significant, including All-American honors in college and a Super Bowl ring, Matt Hasselbeck emphasized his father’s legacy as a family man and leader. “He was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, coach, player, coworker, artist, mentor, and storyteller,” Matt wrote. “Despite being an All-American at Colorado and a Super Bowl Champion with the Raiders, what we are most proud of is the leader he was for our family.” The elder Hasselbeck’s impact extended beyond the football field, shaping the lives of his two sons who followed in his footsteps, becoming notable figures in the NFL themselves.

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