Comments on: Report: Jack Tatum dies at 61

By: dyulyur

dyulyur — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:06:15 +0000

It’s a terrible tragedy that Jack Tatum has passed away. You can help remember him by contributing to his memorial website at http://jacktatum.people2remember.com/

By: Blk&SlvrSoldier

Blk&SlvrSoldier — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:28:59 +0000

RIP Mr. Tatum. You were a great Raider and will be sadly missed…

By: dennis kasgnoc

dennis kasgnoc — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:20:48 +0000

the oakland raiders need to have a moment of silence before their first home game in memory of jack this year.

By: paturk2103

paturk2103 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:42:33 +0000

From the todays Oakland Tribune:
“It could have happened to anybody,” said Tatum. “People are always saying, ‘He didn’t apologize.’ I don’t think I did anything wrong that I need to apologize for. It was a clean hit.”

By: EverybodyGotsAIDS

EverybodyGotsAIDS — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:22:50 +0000

Richm2256 says:
“The only tragedy is that Tatum himself didn’t end up spending twenty years in a wheelchair himself.”
I guess you didn’t know that Jack lost one of his legs last year due to diabetes. So you can find some sort of justice in your twisted mind with that, my freind.

By: EverybodyGotsAIDS

EverybodyGotsAIDS — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:07:39 +0000

I didn’t hear no bell. says:
“Tatum never once visited or made amends with Stingley. Rot in hell you piece of &hit.”
Nice post. Classy. It’s posts like this that remind me why I visit this site less and less.
For the record, Tataum attempted to visit Stingley but his family turned him away.
Good riddence, PFT. Clean up you act, your posters have no integrity and it is a poor reflection on you, Mr. Florio.
R.I.P. Jack

By: chadrewski

chadrewski — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:31:37 +0000

Florio, well written tribute. Quite a departure from your usual National Enquirer sports fodder. This is to all the ignorant people that have no clue to what they are talking about. Jack Tatum was not a dirty player, he played the game with a chip on his shoulder, they way it should be played. His hits were clean, even if they jarred loose the fillings in a WR’s teeth. Tatum attempted to visit Stingley and was turned away. Tatum always regreted what happend to Stingley, but his hit was clean and he had nothing to apologize for. Stingley should have directed his anger at Steve Grogan who hung him out to dry over the middle with a high pass. Jack was part of an era where players played hard between the lines, between the wistles, not just during contract years. He was a member of one of the great defensive secondary’s in NFL history and will be missed.
Rest in peace Jack, you played the game the way it was meant to be played.

By: Big Tex

Big Tex — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:02:31 +0000

@1nationraidernation
What a well thought out response to my post. I’m sure we have seen the zenith of your reasoning powers.

By: beaverdam

beaverdam — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:37:16 +0000

Brief personal story – I grew up idolizing Johnny Unitas (still do) but couldn’t abide the Colts sneaking out of Baltimore so had to find somebody else to go for. I was very impressed with Jim Plunkett – cut by the Patriots, didn’t complain, kept working, cut by the 49ers, didn’t complain, kept working his butt off, was given another chance by the Raiders, and led them to 2 great Super Bowls. Have stuck with the Raiders 30 odd years now, and up year or down year it’s been a lot of fun. I may be wrong but I don’t think you’d find the same outpouring of support from other organizations’ fans on the passing of somebody who played so long ago. And the man said it right – all those who talk bad about Tatum would pick him for their team any day of the week. Raiders 10-6, Donkeys 6-10.

By: Shanahan's Rat Teeth

Shanahan's Rat Teeth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:21:15 +0000

frobaggins:
You know how I know that you’re an idiot? Because you are making fun of someone for being illiterate after he stated LB’s should want to play like Tatum. He NEVER wrote that Tatum was a LB and even if he did, that has NOTHING to do with being unable to read or write. Obviously, you’re not exactly a poster boy for literacy yourself.
Also, if you’re going to clown someone for being illiterate and don’t want to make a fool of yourself instead, try using proper capitalization, punctuation and grammar in sentences like the following:
“so if you’re gonna be an insensitive and total prick…’
“i feel bad your parents if this is your actual opinion…”
“yeah thats what i thought.”
However, I must say that you sure sound tough with your name-calling and talking down to people from behind a keyboard. Nothing says “intimidating,” like asking a pointless question and immediately following it with “yeah thats what i thought. pussies.” before a single response has been given.
If Jack Tatum was “The Assassin” on the field, then you are undoubtedly “The Assassin” of cyberspace. When the time comes for you to actually talk to a female, I am sure she’ll be impressed.

By: radar

radar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:21:11 +0000

A typical low life Raider of the 70′s…..I hope Al Davis burns in hell with that dumb ******

By: radar

radar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:17:53 +0000

Tatum got what he deserved!!!…The hit on Stingley was the cheapest shot in the history of the NFL, and he did not even have the guts to call Stingley and apologize???…I wish Tatum had croaked sooner…the stupid ****** bastard!!!

By: 12312

12312 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:44:57 +0000

So often, hype obscures what’s truly remarkable. Yes, that hit on Sammie White in the Super Bowl was hellacious, but does anyone ever remember what was truly remarkable? Sammie White held on to the ball for a catch. No, I’m not a Vikings fan by the way…..

By: comment_submission_error

comment_submission_error — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:43:49 +0000

Some of these comments are amazing. Has death not touched your lives yet? Anyway, some of you are confused. Tatum wasn’t that dirty, and didn’t feast on defenseless receivers. He hit anything that moved. George Atkinson was dirty, though. He was almost as cheap as Bill Romanowski. Isn’t that right, milehighassclown?
Rest easy, Jack, and screw these clowns.

By: 1nationraidernation

1nationraidernation — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:20:37 +0000

big tex, once and for all stfu

By: Big Tex

Big Tex — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:08:03 +0000

@RaiderRedleg and INVAIDUH
Regarding Plunkett:
Years in the league; 15
Winning seasons; 4
All Pro teams; 0
Pro Bowl teams; 0
Winning percentage; 50%
TDs/INTs; 164/198
QB rating; 67.5
Career QB ranking; 166th place
Sorry, but a couple of good years with the Raiders doesn’t outweigh so many mediocre stats. How can a guy who played 15 seasons and yet never even made a Pro Bowl be considered one of the all time greats?

By: Los_Raiders

Los_Raiders — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:52:26 +0000

It seems even during a Raider death there has to be Haters around…
Football is a contact sport, if you don’t want to risk getting injured then get off the field, plain and simple… That could have happened to anyone… It’s not Tatum’s fault he played the game he loved with true passion…
Besides, he tried to apologize, someone just couldn’t get it through their head that it was an accident so they turned him away…
Like I said, football is a contact sport and it was a different style of play back in the day… I’m surprised it didn’t happen more often during the 70′s…

By: RaiderRedleg

RaiderRedleg — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:44:56 +0000

funi says:
July 27, 2010 6:19 PM
He was a piece of crap alive and a piece of crap dead! Hope Stingley’s family pisses on his grave and give him the send off he deserves!
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Hey Fungi…I am sure Stingley’s family has more class than to do that…Too bad you don’t.

By: RaiderRedleg

RaiderRedleg — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:41:32 +0000

frobaggins says:
July 27, 2010 6:05 PM
bigtrav,
you know how i know you’re illiterate? cause you said all LB’s should want to play like him. tatum played defensive back. so if you’re gonna be an insensitive and total prick, at least know what you’re talking about. or learn how to read. i feel bad your parents if this is your actual opinion.
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How does screwing up his position on his posting make him an insensitive and total prick?
BTW…Why bring bigtrav’s parents into it…Isn’t that a little “insensitive” towards his parents…YOU PRICK.
Mr. Florio…Sorry couldn’t resist.

By: DirtDawg55

DirtDawg55 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:33:32 +0000

Not a Raiders fan and could care less if the entire roster dropped dead in front of me, but people need to get their story straight with respect to Tatum.
One, his hit on Stingley was not a cheap shot and not illegal even by today’s standards.
Two, he did try to apologize but was denied the opportunity on more than one occasion.
Three, he was sorry. In fact he is on record as saying he is sorry. “I feel sorry for what happened to him,” said Tatum,” (quote from jason Cole, Yahoo Sports article, 2007). However, he said repeatedly he would not apologize for how he played. That’s different.
Four, he did what all great players were taught to do – hit through your man. That was drilled into me when I played in the early 1980′s. Hit through your man. Hit through your man. He was one of the very best.
Five, he played in an era where every great player played like that. He stands out because he was great, not because he was dirtier than anyone else at the time.
Too many people come on here and pop off and have no clue what they are talking about. I certainly like the jabs people give and I don’t mind the “haters” stirring it up, but I do shake my head at the sheer stupidity of some of the posters. They make no attempt to even understand the underlying issues or even the fundamental issue. They read. They react. Ironically, just like Tatum did. Except he did it with purpose. Posters here do it because they are bored and stupid.
From this Steelers fan to Raiders fans and Tatum fans everywhere – I say “RIP, Mr. Tatum. You were one of the greats.”
Of course, glad that whole Immaculate Reception thing worked out in our favor!

By: RaiderRedleg

RaiderRedleg — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:31:41 +0000

frobaggins says:
July 27, 2010 5:59 PM
any raider fan out there…
what would you think if rodney harrison lit up a defenseless tim brown coming across the middle and paralyzing him during
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Great now with the “what ifs” and hypotheticals from the Haters.
FaggoFaggins…To answer your insightful “what if”…I guess we could whine, cry, and b*tch like you P*SSY.

By: Ray Guy

Ray Guy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:24:41 +0000

“# frobaggins says: July 27, 2010 6:05 PM
bigtrav,
you know how i know you’re illiterate? cause you said all LB’s should want to play like him. tatum played defensive back. so if you’re gonna be an insensitive and total prick, at least know what you’re talking about. or learn how to read. i feel bad your parents if this is your actual opinion.
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Perhaps if YOU weren’t so illiterate, you would “C”apitalize the beginning of your sentences.
Did you know that Tatum started out playing linebacker at Ohio State? He would sneak over to defense (he was recruited as a running back) and jump in with the linebackers in practice. Lou Holtz made him a DB but also used him at linebacker.
Perhaps you should think before you write. Your parents might be disappointed in you.
Now go back to your sand box.

By: Crazy Nick

Crazy Nick — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:19:55 +0000

I wish he would have suffered longer.

By: funi

funi — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:19:19 +0000

He was a piece of crap alive and a piece of crap dead! Hope Stingley’s family pisses on his grave and give him the send off he deserves!

By: KoolKell

KoolKell — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:13:18 +0000

I never saw Jack Tatum as dirty. He just ran into people at full speed. When is knocking people’s heads off a sin for a NFL Safety?
Dude made Earl Campbell whimper.
Darryl Stingley’s hit came in pre-season………so what? Unfortunate, tragic, yes.

By: frobaggins

frobaggins — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:05:03 +0000

bigtrav,
you know how i know you’re illiterate? cause you said all LB’s should want to play like him. tatum played defensive back. so if you’re gonna be an insensitive and total prick, at least know what you’re talking about. or learn how to read. i feel bad your parents if this is your actual opinion.

By: frobaggins

frobaggins — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:59:39 +0000

any raider fan out there…
what would you think if rodney harrison lit up a defenseless tim brown coming across the middle and paralyzing him during a preseason game?
yeah thats what i thought. pussies.

By: Florio_Jr.

Florio_Jr. — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:58:56 +0000

From a diehard Broncos fan, I pass my condolances to the Raiders, and his family. Most intimidating player or at least in the top I’ve seen.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:57:50 +0000

R.I.P Jack Tatum…One of the Alltime best…

By: bigtrav425

bigtrav425 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:48:29 +0000

Why should he of Apologized? its a mans game and people know what they are getting into when they play it.It was sad that Stingley got Paralyzed.But in no way shaoe or form did he NEED to apologize! that stuff is part of the game and Tatum was man enough to understand that…..He was a great football player and is what ALL LB should want to be…Altho the Nazi’s and Wussies of the NFL nowadays wouldnt allow it……RIP Jack!