Longtime NFL Equipment Manager Dan Simmons Dies At 78

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On Friday night, the New Orleans Saints announced that longtime equipment manager Dan Simmons passed away. He was 78 years old. Simmons, a Vietnam veteran, worked a total of 858 games for the Saints during his 42-year run with the franchise.

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"Our thoughts are with Elaine and the Simmons family as we have suffered a significant loss with the passing of Dan," Saints owner Gayle Benson said. "He played an integral role in the daily operations of the equipment room and locker room. Dan was a proud New Orleans Saint and touched the lives of thousands of players, coaches and staff members throughout his tenure, making significant contributions to this franchise. He will be greatly missed."

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(The Spun)