Jun 21, 2018
1989 Grey Cup MVP Klingbeil dies at 52
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday that 1989 Grey Cup MVP Chuck Klingbeil has died at the age of 52.
TSN.ca Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday that 1989 Grey Cup MVP Chuck Klingbeil has died at the age of 52.
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.