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1. Which 1978 Patriots receiver was hit in a preseason game by Oakland's Jack Tatum, and the hit left him paralyzed to never walk again?
2. Which Chicago Bear was diagnosed with cancer after the 1969 season, then died the following summer?
3. Which Cleveland Brown defensive back was lost to a cocaine overdose just prior to the 1986 season?
4. Which 1991 Lions offensive lineman in his third NFL season, had a career-ending injury which left him paralyzed?
5. After playing in a reserve role for the Bears in 1958, which 1960 Los Angeles Charger receiver died late in the year as a result from a diabetes attack in only his second pro season?
6. Which Houston Oiler defensive lineman committed suicide in 1993?
7. Which fourth-season New York Jet defensive end in 1992, had his career end by being paralyzed in a late-season game?
8. Which Philadelphia Eagle defensive tackle was killed in a car accident in 1992?
9. This Heisman Trophy running back from Syracuse was drafted by the Washington Redskins before the 1962 season. He was then traded to the Cleveland Browns for Bobby Mitchell. He died of leukemia and never played an NFL down. Who was he?
10. I was the AFC Rookie of the Year in 1981, and rushed for 1121 yards with the Chiefs. I died in 1983 while trying to save three children from drowning. Who am I?
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