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Legendary Tackle Al Wistert Passes Away

Wistert was the first #Eagles player to have his jersey retired. 8X All-Pro. Member of 1948 and '49 title teams. pic.twitter.com/P49RPZ6PZT

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 6, 2016

"It's hard for me to believe that he's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame." - Jeffrey Lurie on Al Wistert pic.twitter.com/hzEqzUnhbM

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 6, 2016

Al Wistert's rookie season was 1943 when the #Eagles and Steelers became the Steagles https://t.co/QTvJyerfqe pic.twitter.com/dFy8vwRUUb

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 6, 2016

A member of the first #Eagles title teams, Al Wistert paved the way for this historic TD.