Ironhead Heyward Succumbs to Brain Tumor

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  1. Learn To Swim

    Learn To Swim 2008 Nightowltom "Best Non-Jets Poster" Award Winn

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    Sad News. Only 39 years old.

     
    #1 Learn To Swim, May 27, 2006
  2. McCluneNYJ

    McCluneNYJ Active Member

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    Sad indeed. I remember him breaking heads at Pitt.

    Thats the way you play fullback.
     
    #2 McCluneNYJ, May 27, 2006
  3. jetophile

    jetophile Bruce Coslet's Daughter

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    That's a crying shame. I hate hearing stuff like that.
     
    #3 jetophile, May 27, 2006
  4. Wolfe Tone

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    Thats to bad, I was just thinking about him the other day, he was one of my all time favourites, loved watching him run over people, he was also on my list of players for the all time draft
     
    #4 Wolfe Tone, May 28, 2006
  5. BIG COUNTRY

    BIG COUNTRY Well-Known Member

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    RIP man,

    Never saw him play but 39 is way too short of a life
     
    #5 BIG COUNTRY, May 28, 2006
  6. SigmaXJet

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    I definately enjoyed watching this guy play, a true warrior
     
    #6 SigmaXJet, May 28, 2006
  7. Royal Tee

    Royal Tee Girls juss wanna have fun
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    R.I.P.

    Thank you for allowing us to Enjoy your years.

    For those who didn't get to see him...His nickname was WELL deserved....
     
    #7 Royal Tee, May 28, 2006
  8. hiker

    hiker Well-Known Member

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    Its always so sad when someone dies well before their time. I can't imagine how tough this is on those around the guy. Every day when you get out of bed and go through your day, be so very grateful for what you have, and be happy to just be alive.

    RIP :sad:
     
    #8 hiker, May 28, 2006
  9. Cakes

    Cakes Mr. Knowledge 2010

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    You sure are young.

    Well, here's more info on him-

    born- Passaic, NJ
    high school- Passaic

    He only fumbled the ball 16 times on 1,216 touches.
     
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  10. MillerTime#22

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    Sad, very sad. Best nickname in NFL IMO. Great fullback that took on anyone. RIP Ironhead.
     
    #10 MillerTime#22, May 28, 2006
  11. wexy

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    That's really sad news. Rest in Peace.
     
    #11 wexy, May 29, 2006
  12. Coach K

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    He was a beast, few players manage to do what he did on the field these days, playing the game the way it was meant to be played.

    RIP
     
    #12 Coach K, May 30, 2006
  13. Italian Seafood

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    Damn straight, I'm 39.

    I heard it over the weekend, sad news. RIP Ironhead.
     
    #13 Italian Seafood, May 30, 2006
  14. IslandJET

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    Remember the Zest body wash commercial he did?

    "But Ironhead, what's with this thingy?"

    Classic.

    RIP brother, you will be missed.
     
    #14 IslandJET, May 31, 2006
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