The loss of a superstar in football is being lamented.
A representative for Cal Athletics confirmed to E! News that Sean Dawkins, a cherished University of California, Berkeley alumnus who played nine seasons in the NFL, had passed away. He was 52.
According to a Cal Athletics news release, heart arrest was the reason for Dawkins’ demise.
When the Indianapolis Colts selected the wide receiver in the first round of the NFL draught in 1993, the wide receiver’s professional career officially got underway. He contributed to the team’s journey to the AFC Championship game two years later, but the Colts ultimately fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Before his football career ended in 2002, Dawkins played for the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Minnesota Vikings after leaving the Colts in 1997. According to Cal Athletics, he then relocated to Sacramento, California, and began a career in real estate.
Dawkins’ contributions to the university’s football program led to his induction into the Berkeley Hall of Fame in 2005. His former collegiate teammates, including Dave Barr, paid tribute to the late Cal great after his passing, who told Sports Illustrated that “his talent was undeniable.”
Sean Dawkins, a cherished University of California, Berkeley alumnus who played nine seasons in the NFL, had passed away. He was 52.
Mike Pawlawski, another member of the yellow team, continued, “Sean felt he could beat anyone he lined up against. His character was a fantastic fit for our group. It was more a matter of self-belief than hubris. Such a great teammate, he was. I don’t have a single unfavorable tale to tell about Sean Dawkins.
Jim Irsay, the Colts owner, also lamented Dawkins’ passing.
He tweeted, “Rest in peace, Sean.” “I’m horrified and devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with Sean’s family.
In addition to his wife Sachiko, Sean is survived by his daughter Ella, twin boys Luke and Kameron, and his three children.
In the Cal Athletics press release, Sachiko stated that Sean “was the centre of our universe.” He was a fantastic husband and father.
SOURCE – (Enews)
