I believe only one died from a football related injury. There were many to die due to other problems but during game play.
Harold Smith - football - died in 2006.
Numerous players have died. List can be found in Related Links.
Pete Harris - American football - died in 2006.
No, but Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan.
because one of the founders sons died playing football
only a few football players have died while playing football most noticeably Antionio Puerta, although he did not die during the actual game - later in hospital. the cause is usually a heart-attack...to answer your question they dont die from tackles or anything, haha
Jack Jenkins - American football - died on 1982-04-30.
Bob Miller - American football - died on 2006-08-07.
Muddy Waters - American football - died on 2006-09-20.
Gene Upshaw. He died before the season started.
Only one person has ever died playing in the NHL and that is Bill Masterton.