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Coverage dated August 27, 2026 to August 28, 2026

Former NFL champion QB, college athletic director dies at 81

Headline from The Oregonian

Former NFL quarterback Bob Lee, who won a championship with the Minnesota Vikings and served as athletic director at University of the Pacific, has died at 81.

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  1. Newsweek

    Former Rams, Vikings, Falcons Quarterback Bob Lee Dies (opens Newsweek)

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    A 12-year NFL quarterback who enjoyed his best season with the Falcons and made multiple Super Bowls died at 81.

  2. The Oregonian

    Former NFL champion QB, college athletic director dies at 81 (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Former NFL quarterback Bob Lee, who won a championship with the Minnesota Vikings and served as athletic director at University of the Pacific, has died at 81.

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