Jeff Van Note

Jeff Van Note was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons as a linebacker in the 11th round of the 1969 NFL Draft out of the University of Kentucky and converted to center, where he played all 18 of his NFL seasons for Atlanta (1969 to 1986). He started 226 of his 246 games, was picked for six Pro Bowls, was a second-team All-Pro in 1979 and 1982, and entered the Falcons Ring of Honor in 2006. After retiring he became a familiar voice as a color commentator and on Atlanta sports radio. The Falcons announced that he died on October 2 at the age of 80; no cause was given.