Lynch, former Giants player and broadcaster, passes away East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Former New York Giants cornerback and
radio analyst Dick Lynch died at the age of 72 on Wednesday, after a battle
with leukemia.
"Dick was such an important part of our organization for so many years that we
really considered him part of the family," Giants president John Mara said.
"He was a true Giant as a player, a broadcaster and as a man."
The Notre Dame product was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1958, but was
dealt to the Giants the very next season. Over the course of his career, which
lasted until 1966, Lynch tallied 3... More...
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