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J.V. Cain had a promising career come to a fatal end on the field

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER10: Safety Jake Scott #13 of the Washington Redskins defends a pass against tight end J.V. Cain #88 of the St. Louis Cardinals on December 10, 1977 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Redskins defeated the Cardinals 26-20. (Photo by Nate Fine via Getty Images)

J.V. Cain (James Victor) was drafted in the first round, seventh overall in the 1974 NFL Draft. It was a surprise selection for the then-St.Louis Cardinals. They had just won their first ever division title, their season ending after losing to the Minnesota Vikings 30-14 in the divisional round.