Football. Heart Attack During a Game. Back in 1971.

There is a lot of discussion going on regarding Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who collapsed with a cardiac arrest during a game recently.

But this is not the first time this has happened in the NFL.

In 1971, Detroit Lions wide receiver Chuck Hughes collapsed immediately after a 15 yard run against the Chicago Bears. By the time doctors got to him on the field, there was no pulse. He was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.

He was 28.

Ten minutes after his body was taken off the field, the game resumed!

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TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 46-50, MVIP

im amazed at all the tv stations that all of a sudden came to the same conclusion within an hr..

as long as you dont suggest the jab that cant be named -- harry potter

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout It was not the decision of the TV stations. They do not have the power to keep a game going. It was the decision of the NFL.