Sam Mills - Former Panthers LB Dies

ChiefsCountry · 04-18-2005, 01:00 PM

Good player, sorry to hear about it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2040015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers linebackers coach Sam Mills, considered one of the best players in the franchise's history, has died from intestinal cancer, the team said Monday.

Mills, 45, was diagnosed in August 2003. At the time, doctors told him he had only a few months to live. But Mills underwent chemotherapy and radiation and continued coaching.

Mills continued coaching through the 2004 season, but took a turn for the worst in recent weeks.

He had a 12-year career and is the only player in the Panthers Hall of Fame. Mills also is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame and the Sports Hall of Fames for Louisiana and New Jersey.

04-18-2005, 01:00 PM	Topic Starter
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2338752	Sam Mills - Former Panthers LB Dies Good player, sorry to hear about it. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2040015 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers linebackers coach Sam Mills, considered one of the best players in the franchise's history, has died from intestinal cancer, the team said Monday. Mills, 45, was diagnosed in August 2003. At the time, doctors told him he had only a few months to live. But Mills underwent chemotherapy and radiation and continued coaching. Mills continued coaching through the 2004 season, but took a turn for the worst in recent weeks. He had a 12-year career and is the only player in the Panthers Hall of Fame. Mills also is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame and the Sports Hall of Fames for Louisiana and New Jersey.
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