RIP, Justin Skaggs

[Idaho]

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Blaze are deeply saddened to announce the passing of WR/LB JUSTIN SKAGGS (6-2, 208, Evangel). Skaggs was taken to Salt Lake Regional Medical center early Thursday morning due to complications relating to his recently diagnosed brain tumor. Surrounded by his family, he was pronounced dead at 1:45 p.m. (MT) today.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Skaggs family at this difficult time,” said Blaze owner JOHN GARFF. “Justin will forever be a member of this team and a member of the Blaze family, and he will be deeply missed by all. The Salt Lake City and Blaze communities have lost a great man, a dedicated teammate, and a loving husband and father.”

Skaggs leaves behind a wife, Tara, and two children, Jake (5) and Abbie (3)

Good, good guy.

 

[PhilaYank36]

Why does that name sound familiar?

 

[spnited]

Who?

 

[Orange Hat Bobcat]

Skaggs played three seasons in the AFL, and also played in NFL Europe. He played in one game with the Redskins in 2002.

He had an inoperable brain tumor and died after emergency brain surgery.

Heard about this ... very sad, especially considering his young family. Those kids are just old enough to remember Dad, but not much about him.