Patriots Hall of Famer Gino Cappelletti has passed away at the age of 89, the team announced in a statement Thursday morning.
Cappelletti was an original member of the Boston Patriots in 1960 and was one of only three players to play in every game in the American Football League's 10-year history. As a wide receiver and placekicker, Cappelletti earned the AFL's 1964 Most Valuable Player award and finished his career as the league's all-time leader in points (1,100) and field goals (170).
"My heart aches after learning of Gino Cappelletti's passing this morning," said Patriots owner Robert Kraft.