Atlanta Falcons: Art Malone passed away, 1948-2012
Art Malone played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1970-74. He finished his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1975-76. (Photo of Tony Tomsic/Getty Images)
Former Falcons running back Art Malone, who played seven seasons in the NFL, died Friday at the age of 64, according to the Tucson Citizen.
Here’s another obit on Malone’s passing.
Malone was drafted by the Falcons in the second-round (39th overall pick) of the 1970 NFL draft. He played five seasons with the Falcons and two with the Philadelphia Eagles.
He finished his career with 2,457 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. He also caught 161 passes for 1,465 yards and six touchdowns.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Resthaven Park Mortuary and Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Ave., Phoenix.
–D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Falcons beat blog
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SINCE66
August 7th, 2012
4:52 pm
May the good Lord give peace and comfort to his family. He was a good football player.
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M Allen
August 8th, 2012
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You helped put the ATL on map for a running game, go get your wings big guy..
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