NFL Quarterback dead at 36
Former Tennessee Titan quarterback Steve McNair was found dead on Saturday, July 4 in his Nashville condo. Alongside him was his mistress, Sahel Kazemi, a 20 year-old waitress. Both suffered fatal gunshot wounds. At this time, the specifics surrounding the murder(s) are unclear.
Saturday and Sunday, mourning fans passed by the condo in a steady stream. Additionally, many fans left flowers, notes, and cards outside the Steve McNair’s Gridiron9 restaurant.
Despite a tragic undoing and scandalous affair, McNair experienced much success during his lifetime. He passed for more than 30,000 yards in a 13-year NFL career, nine of which he spent with the Titans. His passing proficiency earned him the nickname “Air McNair” as well as helped him set yardage records.
McNair made many charitable and community efforts as well. He helped fund Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, had an annual turkey giveaway at Thanksgiving and hosted football camps in Nashville and his native Mississippi. His Steve McNair Foundation provides financial assistance to Boys and Girls Clubs in Mississippi and Tennessee, and his community programs were a factor in him being selected the Nashville Sports Council’s Sports Person of the Year for 2001-03.
McNair is survived by his wife and four sons.
[photo: Matthew Stockman, Getty Images]
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