Stacy Robinson "New York Giants" Receiver Dies Aged 50 from Cancer
NFL's Stacy Robinson passed away yesterday at the age of 50 after years of battling cancer. Robinson worked for the National Football League Players Association following his NFL career, where he was a wide receiver on the New York Giant's first two Super Bowl winning teams.
Robinson was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in 2009.
Giant's co-owner John Mara said in a statement: "He was a good man who was loved and respected by his teammates and everyone in this organization. His work on behalf of the Players Association was of great benefit to many players. He will be missed."
He played a key role with the NFL Players Association, and helped players prepare for life in professional football.
Robinson was drafted to the New York Giants from North Dakota State in 1985. He played 43 games throughout his NFL career with the Giants. He played for the team's Super Bowl in 1986 and 1990. In the Super Bowl XXI, Robinson caught three passes for 62 yards in their winning game with the Denver Broncos.
Robinson was born in St. Paul, Minn.. He received chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant and a bone marrow transplant in a bid to fight off the cancer. However, he entered hospice care on May 3. It is not known where he passed away.
George Atallah, a spokesman for the players' union tweeted: "Stacy Robinson mentored and supported countless NFL players and helped me transition into the NFLPA. A friend to many. I'll miss him dearly."
