Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Herbert Lusk II has died at the age of 69, according to the city council's president.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 26: Former Philadelphia Eagles player Herb Lusk speaks during the Festival of Families on September 26, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pope Francis wraps up his trip to the United States with two days in PhiladelphiaFormer Philadelphia Eagles running back Herbert Lusk II died at the age of 69 on Monday, according to the city council's president.
"North Philadelphia and our city lost a true friend yesterday; Rev. Herb Lusk has passed," said Darrell Clarke. Lusk joined the Philadelphia Eagles under rookie coach Dick Vermeil in 1976 as a 10th-round draft pick from Long Beach State. "The Praying Tailback" says he was the first NFL player to kneel in prayer in the endzone after scoring a touchdown. . "It was my way of saying thanks. I hurt my knee in junior college and the doctors said I'd never play football again, but I put my fate in God's hands. I prayed every day and I knew if my knee healed, it was His will for me to continue playing."
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