Sunday, November 22, 2020

RIP - Jake Scott

Jake Scott, the free safety for the early-1970s Miami Dolphins teams, passed away on November 19, 2020 at age 75.
Scott played in the CFL in 1969, then spent the next 6 seasons as the Dolphins' free safety, starting every game. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 5 of those 6 seasons, and was First Team All-Pro twice. He was also the MVP of Super Bowl VII (vs. the Redskins). 
 
He also played for the Redskins from 1976-78, starting all but 2 games at free safety.