Former Patriots WR Aaron Marsh Dies at 81
Summary
Aaron Marsh, a former wide receiver who played for the Boston Patriots, died at age 81. He was a standout player at Eastern Kentucky University and held several school records before going pro and later helped children through sports programs.Key Facts
- Aaron Marsh died on August 7 at age 81 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
- He played college football at Eastern Kentucky University from 1964 to 1967.
- Marsh was one of the first Black student-athletes at Eastern Kentucky.
- He set several school records in receiving and punt returns that still stood 40 years later.
- He was drafted by the Boston Patriots in the third round of the 1968 AFL Draft.
- Marsh played two seasons with the Patriots before the team became the New England Patriots.
- After his football career, he worked with at-risk children and organized a youth league in Compton, California.
- He was inducted into Eastern Kentucky's Hall of Fame in 2006 and named to the All-Century team in 2009.
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