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Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell Passes Away at 84

Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell, who split his 11-year career with the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins, passed away on Sunday, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 84 years old.

“The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Bobby Mitchell," Hall of Fame President & CEO David Baker said in a statement. "The Game lost a true legend today. Bobby was an incredible player, a talented executive and a real gentleman to everyone with whom he worked or competed against. His wife Gwen and their entire family remain in our thoughts and prayers.