Published 7/5/2009
by Lloyd Vance
at Bleacher Report - NHL
Everyone around the NFL was shocked to learn of the shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair.
The Fourth of July around the United States is supposed to be a day of celebration, but this year the entire sports world has a heavy heart on this day as it was learned that former NFL great Steve McNair was found shot to death in Nashville, Tenn.
The circumstances around McNair’s death are still forthcoming, but Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron confirmed that authorities were called to a condominium and found McNair, 36, and a woman shot to death inside.
It is hard to believe little over one year after his retirement that McNair, a two-time Pro Bowl player (selected four times), has passed away.
The 13-year career veteran was the 2003 co-MVP, and he always played courageously during his career that spanned from the HBCU ranks to the NFL.
Everyone will always talk about McNair and Eddie George leading the Tennessee Titans within one yard of winning ...
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