Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame center Jim Langer has passed away. He was 71. He is survived by his wife Linda and four children.
Langer, elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987, his first year of eligibility. He is one of only four Dolphins to receive the first-year election honor, a list that also includes quarterback Dan Marino, wide receiver Paul Warfield, and defensive end Jason Taylor. Langer played for Miami from 1970 to 1979, including serving as the anchor of the team’s two-time Super Bowl winning offensive line. He was selected to six Pro Bowls and was a three-time First-Team and three-time Second-Team All-Pro selection.