The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday that 1989 Grey Cup MVP Chuck Klingbeil has died at the age of 52.
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of former Roughrider, and 1989 Grey Cup M.V.P., Chuck Klingbeil. pic.twitter.com/0nSxOONqmJ
— Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) June 21, 2018
Following his stint in the CFL, Klingbeil, a defensive tackle, played in 78 games over five seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the NFL, recording 242 tackles and 7.5 sacks.
He recovered a fumble from Green Bay Packers quarterback Don Majkowski for a touchdown in what turned out to be a 16-13 victory and the 300th victory of head coach Don Shula’s career.
A cause for Klingbeil’s death was not immediately provided.
