Steve McNair Found Dead in Nashville
Posted Jul 04, 2009 5:20PM By Chris Burke (RSS feed)
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Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was found dead, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, according to multiple published reports. McNair was 36.
The third overall pick in the 1995 draft out of Alcorn State, McNair played 13 seasons in the NFL -- 11 with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Oilers/Tennessee Titans franchise and his final two in Baltimore.
He played in his final NFL game on Nov. 11, 2007, a 21-7 Ravens loss to the Bengals. McNair announced his official retirement in April of 2008.
NewsChannel 5 reports that police also found the body of a female victim, and believe the incident may have been a double homicide.
McNair was the Titans' quarterback during their memorable run to Super Bowl XXXIV. On the final play of that game, McNair completed a pass to wide receiver Kevin Dyson, but Dyson was tackled one yard shy of the end zone, preserving a 23-16 St. Louis victory.
McNair was a three-time Pro Bowl selection during his NFL career, as well as a 2003 All-Pro selection. He also earned the AP's co-MVP honor that season, sharing the award with Peyton Manning.
Don Aaron, a Nashville police spokesperson, said police were contacted at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Aaron said he did know know when McNair and the unidentified female were killed. Aaron said several people were taken to police headquarters for questioning but there are no suspects.
Television reports in Nashville say someone has dropped off flowers in near the condo, where McNair was found.
"A lot of work has yet to be done," Aaron said. "I don't have any answers for you as to what happened."
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Posted Jul 04, 2009 5:20PM By Chris Burke (RSS feed)
Filed Under: Ravens, Titans, NFL Police Blotter
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Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was found dead, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, according to multiple published reports. McNair was 36.The third overall pick in the 1995 draft out of Alcorn State, McNair played 13 seasons in the NFL -- 11 with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Oilers/Tennessee Titans franchise and his final two in Baltimore.
He played in his final NFL game on Nov. 11, 2007, a 21-7 Ravens loss to the Bengals. McNair announced his official retirement in April of 2008.
NewsChannel 5 reports that police also found the body of a female victim, and believe the incident may have been a double homicide.
McNair was the Titans' quarterback during their memorable run to Super Bowl XXXIV. On the final play of that game, McNair completed a pass to wide receiver Kevin Dyson, but Dyson was tackled one yard shy of the end zone, preserving a 23-16 St. Louis victory.
McNair was a three-time Pro Bowl selection during his NFL career, as well as a 2003 All-Pro selection. He also earned the AP's co-MVP honor that season, sharing the award with Peyton Manning.
Don Aaron, a Nashville police spokesperson, said police were contacted at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Aaron said he did know know when McNair and the unidentified female were killed. Aaron said several people were taken to police headquarters for questioning but there are no suspects.
Television reports in Nashville say someone has dropped off flowers in near the condo, where McNair was found.
"A lot of work has yet to be done," Aaron said. "I don't have any answers for you as to what happened."
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