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Eagles exStar frank dies at age on 71yrs
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The Philadelphia Eagles are in mourning today following the passing of one of their former players.
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Frank LeMaster, a Pro Bowl linebacker, passed away at the age of 71, as announced on the team's official website.
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LeMaster, who hailed from Kentucky, spent all nine of his NFL seasons with the Eagles and was a loyal member of the team.
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His former teammate Ron Jaworski paid tribute to him on Twitter,
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saying he had lost a great friend and teammate.
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The Eagles' official website also published a touching obituary in memory of LeMaster, written by Chris McPherson and Jim Gehman.
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They quoted LeMaster's thoughts on the Eagles' passionate fan base, who impressed him greatly during his time with the team.
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LeMaster spoke highly of the Eagles' devoted culture,
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saying he fell in love with the people after his first year with the team.
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Despite the Eagles' poor record in the early 70s,
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LeMaster noted that the fans always packed the stadium, showing their unwavering support.
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The Eagles paid tribute to LeMaster's strong character,
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which helped the team achieve great success during his career.
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He was a true winner on and off the field, putting 110 percent of himself into every game.
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The passing of Frank LeMaster is a great loss for the Philadelphia Eagles and the football community. May he rest in peace.