Jim Langer dies at 71

Aug 30, 2019, 03:03 PM

https://www.apnews.com/fbbadcad4cc0422c937cb58df1a17ac2

Pro Football Hall of Fame center Jim Langer, who was literally in the middle of the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season, has died at the age of 71.
Langer died Thursday at a Coon Rapids, Minnesota, hospital near his home of a sudden heart-related problem, said his wife, Linda.

Galantforum_veteran

Aug 30, 2019, 03:33 PM

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Dolphins Hall of Fame center Jim Langer, 71, dies: https://t.co/VXwwTJWlOs
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 30, 2019

Dolphins Hall of Fame center Jim Langer, cornerstone of perfect 1972 team, dies at 71 https://t.co/qYORgekgz3
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 30, 2019

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

Galantforum_veteran

Aug 30, 2019, 03:36 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Jim Langer. pic.twitter.com/PLVshPFRok
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 30, 2019

More than that, he was a leader of our team both on and off the field and set the standard for which all centers are measured. On behalf of the Dolphins and our alumni we send our thoughts and prayers to his family. He will be forever missed."
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 30, 2019

"This is a tremendous loss. We were fortunate to have three of the best offense of lineman in the League with Jim, Kooch and Larry Little. Jim was the center and leader in all ways both on and off the field. He was a remarkable individual and will be missed." - Dick Anderson
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 30, 2019

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

The G Manforum_veteran

Aug 30, 2019, 07:23 PM

Oh my goodness. What a damn shame.

Another one of my favorite Dolphins players of that era gone way too soon.

RIP and God bless.

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