Rest in Peace Mr. Dean.
Yes, Eugen Klein was a cheaper cheapskate than Spanos. Remember when he had a heart attack over Al Davis' antitrust lawsuit against the league? That was why he had to sell the team to Alex Spanos, who was actually buds with Al.
Bill Walsh made Fred Dean the first pass rush specialist in the NFL. When Dean was told he was not going to be a three-down player, he'd be in only passing downs, he was at first insulted. But when it worked out so well, and he became a star, and the 49ers won the Super Bowl, he was totally on board.
Dean was a smoker, even during his playing days. It wouldn't be allowed now, but back then some players still smoked. If his lungs were compromised, that may explain why he succumbed to the lung-attacking virus.
Yes, Eugen Klein was a cheaper cheapskate than Spanos. Remember when he had a heart attack over Al Davis' antitrust lawsuit against the league? That was why he had to sell the team to Alex Spanos, who was actually buds with Al.
Bill Walsh made Fred Dean the first pass rush specialist in the NFL. When Dean was told he was not going to be a three-down player, he'd be in only passing downs, he was at first insulted. But when it worked out so well, and he became a star, and the 49ers won the Super Bowl, he was totally on board.
Dean was a smoker, even during his playing days. It wouldn't be allowed now, but back then some players still smoked. If his lungs were compromised, that may explain why he succumbed to the lung-attacking virus.
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