No. 32 – Jack Tatum, “The Assassin”
What Neumann Says
Jack Tatum became known for applying vicious hits on opposing wide receivers during a decade-long NFL career. Not surprisingly, those devastating hits would earn him a notorious nickname. Tatum, who played nine seasons with the Oakland Raiders and one with the Houston Oilers, embraced the moniker — even writing a book titled ‘They Call Me Assassin.’ Tatum recorded 37 career interceptions. But he also infamously paralyzed New England Patriots wideout Darryl Stingley with a hit in a 1978 preseason game, an incident that stained Tatum’s legacy.”
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