NFL Legend Jim Kanicki: Gridiron Glory & Hometown Heart

0:00It's April 27th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Jim Keneke, a former NFL star, passed away at age 84. He was a key defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns, helping them crush the Baltimore Colts 27-to-nothing in the 1964 NFL Championship. That squad remains a highlight in Brown's history, and Keneke played through multiple title runs. From Michigan State, where he starred at Center and Tackle, Keneke got picked in the second round by Cleveland and jumped right into Pro Ball from 1963 to 1969. He later suited up for the New York Giants until 1972, wrapping his nine-year career with 116 games, 31 sacks, and 6. Fumble recoveries. Back home in Ash de Bula, he dove into business, joining a local steel company in 1973 and buying it outright by 1985. Colts remember him as mild manner off the field, coaching kids and sharing techniques

1:01that boosted high school teams. Keneke poured energy into the community, co-founding the Ash de Bula County Touchdown Club in 1970 to celebrate local football legends. They lost a Hall of Fame in 2004 for athletes, coaches, and contributors, and he stayed active in sports groups plus golf outings, with friends. Married 63 years to Sandy, he raised four athletic sons and ten grandkids, always showing up for their games. Tributes pour in from family and coaches calling him a true competitor, and family man whose legacy mixes gridiron glory with hometown heart.