“R.I.P King”: NFL World Pays Last Respects to LB Who Made the Super Bowl With Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles first nabbed Frank LeMaster in the fourth round of the 1974 NFL draft. LeMaster holds a unique accolade in an Eagles uniform, scoring three touchdowns during his nine years in the league, becoming just one of three Philadelphia linebackers to do so. Even after his sad demise, the veteran will always be known for his accolades on the ground and will be remembered as a legend.

Recalling the epic moments leading up to the win

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LeMaster's word on that moment

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LeMaster added on that moment

“Walking down that tunnel, there was an aura of confidence like I never felt before. Not only with me but with the whole team. You could just sense it. And I knew, walking down that tunnel, that we were going to win that day. It was just a real, real powerful type of feeling,”

There was an aura of confidence

Fans wave goodbye to a legend

While fans are still not aware of the manner of LeMaster’s death, several took to social media to pay tribute to the late great.

Several took to social media to pay tribute

“R.I.P King”: NFL World Pays Last Respects to LB Who Made the Super Bowl With Philadelphia Eagles

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27 March, 2023

Recalling the epic moments leading up to the win

LeMaster's word on that moment

“My adrenaline was pumping so hard I couldn’t even feel my legs,”

“Walking down that tunnel, there was an aura of confidence like I never felt before. Not only with me but with the whole team. You could just sense it. And I knew, walking down that tunnel, that we were going to win that day. It was just a real, real powerful type of feeling,”

While fans are still not aware of the manner of LeMaster’s death, several took to social media to pay tribute to the late great.

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