Former Alcorn QB Steve McNair dead at 36

Published 12:00 am Saturday, July 4, 2009

Former Alcorn State and Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair and an unidentified woman were found dead in Nashville Saturday of apparent gunshot wounds. McNair was 36.

“We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair’s passing today,” Titans owner Bud Adams said in a statement to the Associated Press. “He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl.”

McNair played 13 seasons in the NFL and led the Titans within a yard of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, which they lost 23-16 to the St. Louis Rams. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens before retiring in April 2008.

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