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Eagles Great Steve Van Buren Dies At Age 91

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PHILADELPHIA -

As the Eagles get ready to play their third preseason game of the year Friday night in Cleveland, the team and fans are mourning the loss of one of the greatest Eagles of all-time.

Hall of Fame running back Steve Van Buren died last night of pneumonia at the age of 91.

During his career, Steve was a five time All-Pro and won the NFL rushing title four times. He is actually the only eagle to ever finish a season as the league's top runner.

Van Buren was the star player on the Eagles 1948 and 1949 NFL championship teams.

He still holds the Eagles' single-game record for rushing yards with 205. He did that against Pittsburgh in 1949.

After his career, Van Buren was the first Eagle ever elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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