1. He was a Raider in the 70's. If you played for Oakland or Pittsburgh, you were considered a bad guy.
2. He paralyzed Darryl Stingley during a pre-season game and never reconciled.
3. He relished the nickname "the Assassin" and even wrote 3 books about his exploits in the NFL.
Personally, I think he belongs in the HOF. In a league that prides itself on toughness, Jack Tatum has no equal. None. Ever.
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Yup, the '77, '78, and '79 Raiders.
Jack Tatum's birth name is John David Tatum.
Jack Tatum went by The Assassin.
Jack Tatum was born on November 18, 1948.
Jack Tatum was born on November 18, 1948.
Jack Tatum died on July 27, 2010 at the age of 61.
Pro Football Reference lists Jack Tatum at 5' 10'' and 200 pounds.
Jack Lester was born on 1975-10-08.
Jack Lester King died in 1983.
Jack Lester King was born in 1934.
Jack Hayes was born in 1919.