Monday, April 9, 2012

Blair Kiel

  • Former Notre Dame quarterback Blair Kiel, who started as a freshman in 1980 and went on to spend parts of seven seasons in the NFL, died Sunday at 50. Kiel was at a relatives house when 911 was called and he was rushed to Columbus (Ind.
  • (Chicago Tribune)
  • Blair Kiel, a career backup quarterback in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers from 1984 through 1991, passed away Sunday. He was 50. Kiel died early Sunday afternoon in a Columbus, Ind.
  • (NFL)
  • Blair Kiel, a backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in the early 1990s, has died. He was 50. He died Sunday morning before an Easter dinner at the home of a family friend in Columbus, Ind.
  • (Green Bay Press-Gazette)
  • REPORT SAYS FORMER ND QB FOUND DEAD: Former Notre Dame and Colts quarterback Blair Kiel was found dead Easter morning, apparently of a heart attack. Notre Dame confirmed the news late Sunday night.
  • (NWI.com)
  • Kiel was a four year started for Notre Dame from 1980-83. He won the starting job four games into his freshman season after a stellar prep career at Columbus East.
  • (SB Nation)
  • Blair Kiel, the former Notre Dame quarterback who played for Tampa Bay, Indianapolis and Green Bay in the NFL, died. He was 50. County coroner Allen Smith said Kiel died at Columbus (Ind.) Regional Hospital.
  • (San Jose Mercury News)
  • Former Irish QB Kiel dead at 50 Former Notre Dame quarterback Blair Kiel, who started as a freshman in 1980 and went on to spend parts of seven seasons in the NFL, died Sunday at 50.
  • (Sauk Valley Daily Gazette)
  • Kiel said staying close to his Columbus, Ind., home, was a big factor in his decision to attend Notre Dame, where his uncle Blair played quarterback. He also admitted to letting the pressure of his decision get to him.
  • (Indianapolis Star)

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