Atlanta Falcons legend Jeff Van Note dies at 80

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Jeff Van Note, a six-time Pro Bowl center who played his entire 18-year career with the Atlanta Falcons, has died at 80.

Jeff Van Note, a six-time Pro Bowl center for the Atlanta Falcons, has died at 80. Van Note was drafted by the Falcons out of Kentucky in the 11th round of the 1969 NFL Draft. He originally joined the team as a linebacker before being moved to center by then-coach Norm Van Brocklin.

Van Note played his entire 18-year career in Atlanta, starting 226 games. The Falcons mourned the loss of what they called a 'true legend'.

How it is being reported

• Falcons legend and six-time Pro Bowler Jeff Van Note dead at 80New York Post · 2 Oct, 20:00
• Atlanta Falcons great and six-time Pro Bowl center dead at 80 as team 'mourns loss of true legend'Daily Mail Sport · 2 Oct, 17:09

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