John Mackey (American football), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American football player, tight end
Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1941
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 06-Jul-2011
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About John Mackey (American football)
- John Mackey (September 24, 1941 – July 6, 2011) was an American football tight end who played for the Baltimore Colts and the San Diego Chargers.
- He was born in Roosevelt, New York and attended Syracuse University.
- He was the first president of the National Football League Players Association following the AFL-NFL merger, serving from 1970 to 1973.
- Mackey was also a big reason for the NFLPA to create the "88 Plan" which would financially support ex-players who required living assistance in later years. A five-time Pro Bowler, Mackey was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992, the second pure tight end elected.
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