Minnesota Vikings’ 4-Time Pro Bowl Superstar Has Tragically Passed Away

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings have lost an icon, with former linebacker Jeff Siemon having passed away. 

Siemon died on Saturday at the age of 75. His cause of death was not revealed. 

“The Vikings are mourning the loss of four-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker and 1972 No. 10 overall pick Jeff Siemon. Siemon passed away Saturday at age 75,” the team announced via its official website. 

Siemon spent his entire 11-year career with the Vikings, registering 1,375 tackles, the third-most in team history. 

A first-time Pro Bowl selection in 1973, he was later selected in three consecutive years from 1975 to 1977. He also appeared in three Super Bowls.

The NFC North outfit named Siemon as one of their 50 Greatest Vikings in 2010. 

“Jeff was a great teammate — a leader for us on the field and a really good linebacker. He was key to our teams,” former teammate Bobby Bryant said after learning of Siemon’s death. “As good of a player that Jeff was, he was a better person — truly one of the best guys we had. You never heard anyone speak cross of Jeff. His faith was his guide, and he was not afraid to share it with people. He touched so many.”

Former Teammate Labels Jeff Siemon One Of The Best LBs To Ever Play The Game

A devout Christian during and after his playing days, Jeff Siemon held team chapel sessions on Saturday evenings before games. 

Ahmad Rashad, another former teammate, described him as a“consummate professional and one of the best linebackers to ever play the game.”

“His work ethic was absolutely tremendous,” Rashad continued. “And above it all, he is one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet.”

Siemon leaves behind his wife, Dawn, and their four children, including Kelley Siemon Deyo, a former women’s college basketball player and coach.

Our thoughts are with them.