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Notre Dame Legend Jim Seymour Dies at 64

The Deerfield resident passed away on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

Former Notre Dame All-American and Ex-Chicago Bear Jim Seymour passed away on Tuesday at the age of 64.

According to NBC Sports the Deerfield resident died at a Highland Park Hospital after a battle with brain cancer.

The article states, “When he graduated in 1969, Seymour qualified as Notre Dame’s all-time leading career receiver – with 138 catches for 2,113 yards and 16 touchdowns in his three-year varsity career from 1966-68. He was listed on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2011.”

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Seymour joined forces with quarterback Terry Hanratty and were nicknamed “Mr. Fling and Mr. Cling.” The legendary duo was featured on the cover of Time Magazine and helped secure the Irish a national championship in 1966.  

According to the New York Times Seymour went on to play three years for the Chicago Bears. 

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The article states, “His survivors include his wife of 41 years, the former Nancy Garvey; three sons, James, Jeffrey and Todd; four brothers, a sister and six grandchildren.


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