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Bucs Award Game Ball to GM Jason Licht After His Father’s Death on Saturday Night

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht's father died suddenly Saturday night, and the team gave the game ball to Licht following the team's 55-40 win over the Rams on Sunday.

The Tampa Bay Times reports Ron Licht, who was 80, died in Nebraska, and the general manager left the team in Los Angeles to be with his family following his father's passing. While Licht wasn't in attendance Sunday, the team Facetimed him in the locker room following the victory to give him the prized ball.

Game ball goes to GM Jason Licht, whose father suddenly passed away last night.