Former Patriots fan favorite Mosi Tatupu dead at 54
Associated Press
BOSTON -- Mosi Tatupu, one of the most popular players in New England Patriots history known for his inspired special teams play, has died.
Tatupu died Tuesday at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, hospital spokeswoman Ashley O'Brien said. He was 54. The hospital could not disclose a cause of death.
Mosi Tatupu, RB
Career Statistics
Seasons: 14
Carries: 612
Yards: 2,415
TDs: 18
The Plainville Fire Department responded to Tatupu's home on Tuesday and took him to the hospital, Lt. Richard Ball said.
"I know that I share a heavy heart today with Patriots fans everywhere who have learned of Mosi Tatupu's passing," team owner Robert Kraft said in a statement.
"He was a dominant special teams player and a punishing rusher who loved the Patriots as much as the fans did," he said.
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