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Abdul Salaam, member of Jets' Sack Exchange, dies at 71
Former New York Jets defensive tackle Abdul Salaam, a member of the famed New York Sack Exchange in the early 1980s, died Tuesday after battling multiple health issues, his widow, Debbie, told ESPN on Wednesday. He was 71. Salaam played for the Jets from 1976 to 1983, emerging as a run-stopping tackle on the four-man front that terrorized quarterbacks. Linemates Mark Gastineau, Hall of Famer Joe Klecko and Marty Lyons had greater fame than Salaam, but Salaam was widely respected as a quiet, stabilizing presence. Salaam, who attended high school in Ohio and played college football at Kent State, was known as Larry Faulk when he was drafted by the Jets in 1976. He changed his name a year later to Abdul Salaam, which translates to "Soldier of Peace." Salaam was traded to the San Diego Chargers later in his career but never played a game for them. In eight years, he played in 97 games for the Jets and recorded 21 sacks.Click Here For Full Story